1. Parliamentary Procedure

2. Let’s look at how we can make sense of this game called “Parliamentary Procedure”.

3. Making Parliamentary Procedure Practical  Keep it simple  Have an agenda  Delegate roles  Use time efficiently

4. Define Purpose Establish Agenda Determine Roles Discuss Make Decision

5. Steps in Making a Decision...  Group clarifies purpose  Agree on the agenda  Determine Roles – Moderator, recorder, time keeper, parliamentarian, reporter  Moderator opens floor for brainstorming

6. Steps in Making a Decision...  Member presents one idea as a motion  Another member seconds it  Chair restates it for the group  Group discusses merit of that one idea  Chair calls for a vote  Chair announces results

7. Steps in Making a Motion Member: Mr. Chairman Chair: (Recognizes Member) Member: I move that we... Another member: I second it. Chair: It has been moved and seconded to...Is there any discussion?

8. Steps in Making a Motion Member 1: I think we should do this because... Member 2: I don’t think we should because etc. Chair: Is there any further discussion. If not, all those in favor say aye.. Oppose no. Chair: The motion is (adopted or defeated). We (will or will not)...

9. What if.. We want to change the motion?

10. Steps in Making a Motion Member: Mr. Chairman Chair: (Recognizes Member) Member: I move that we AMEND the motion by (inserting a word, striking a word, or adding a word) Another member: I second it. Chair: It has been moved and seconded to amend the motion by... Is there any discussion?

11. Steps in Making a Motion Member 1: I think we should do this because... Member 2: I don’t think we should because etc. Chair: Is there any further discussion. If not, all those in favor say aye.. Oppose no. Chair: The motion is (adopted or defeated). We (will or will not)...

12. What if.. What if we want more information?

13. Steps in Making a Motion Member: Mr. Chairman Chair: (Recognizes Member) Member: I move that we REFER the motion to a committee. Another member: I second it. Chair: It has been moved and seconded to refer the motion to a committee...Is there any discussion?

14. Steps in Making a Motion Member 1: I think we should do this because... Member 2: I don’t think we should because etc. Chair: Is there any further discussion. If not, all those in favor say aye.. Oppose no. Chair: The motion is (adopted or defeated). We (will or will not)...

15. What if.. What if you are bored with the discussion?

16. Steps in Making a Motion Member: Mr. Chairman Chair: (Recognizes Member) Member: I move the PREVIOUS QUESTION. Another member: I second it. Chair: The previous question has been moved and seconded. We will now vote to end debate.

17. Steps in Making a Motion Chair: All those in favor stand. Oppose stand. Chair: Previous Question (adopted or defeated). If it fails, continue with discussion of the motion, if it passes, then vote directly on the motion. Chair: All those in favor say aye. Oppose say no. Chair: Motion (adopted or defeated).

18. What if.. What if we want to put off our decision?

19. Steps in Making a Motion Member: Mr. Chairman Chair: (Recognizes Member) Member: I move that we POSTPONE the motion until... Another member: I second it. Chair: It has been moved and seconded to...Is there any discussion?

20. Steps in Making a Motion Member 1: I think we should do this because... Member 2: I don’t think we should because etc. Chair: Is there any further discussion. If not, all those in favor say aye.. Oppose no. Chair: The motion is (adopted or defeated). We (will or will not)...

21. What if.. What if someone is breaking the rules?

22. Steps in Making a Motion Member: (without waiting to be recognized by the chair) Mr. Chairman, I RISE TO A POINT OF ORDER. Chair: State your point Member: (Tell who did what wrong) Chair: Point (well or not well) taken. Make correction or proceed.

23. What if.. What if the vote is too close to tell?

24. Steps in Making a Motion Member: (Without waiting to be recognized) DIVISION! Chair: A division has been called for. We will take a revote. All those in favor stand. Oppose stand. Chair: Motion (adopted or defeated) __ to __.