1. Parliamentary Procedure Equine Science 1

2. Reasons for Using Parliamentary Procedure… Focus on one thing at a time. Extend courtesy to everyone. Observe the rule of the majority. Ensure the rights of the minority.

3. What is a Quorum? A Quorum is when half or more of active membership is present and the organization can conduct business.

4. What is a Majority? Simple Majority- 1/2 of the voters present, plus one voter (A little more than 50% of the voters) Two-Thirds Vote- Two-thirds of the voters present (A little more than 66% of voters) What is a Minority? A minority is the remaining group of voters present.

5. The Five Methods of Voting… Voice Vote Yes votes say “Aye”… No votes say “No” Show of Hands Each member will raise their hand for either a yes vote or a no vote when the chair calls for it. Rising Vote Stand Up for your vote- Yes or No Used in taking a 2/3 vote and when retaking a voice vote when someone has called Division of the House.

6. Voting Methods Continued… Secret Ballot In taking a vote by ballot, everyone gets to vote, including the presiding officer (unless the organization has a rule that states differently). Each vote is recorded on a piece of paper and placed inside of a ballot box. Roll Call Each member is called upon individually and their vote taken and recorded.

7. The Gavel… The Unspoken Language of The Gavel… One Tap- Follows completion of an item or business or announcement of adjournment Signals members to be seated

8. The Gavel… The Unspoken Language of The Gavel… Two Taps- Calls a meeting to order!

9. The Gavel… The Unspoken Language of The Gavel… Three Taps- Signals members to stand. Series of Taps- Restores Order

10. Steps in Making a Motion Raise your hand and patiently wait to be called on by the chair. Chair recognizes you and says you can speak stand up and say: Madam (or Mr.) President, I move to… or I move that… Sit down after you make the motion The motion will need a second (another member of the organization who agrees with the motion that was made.)

11. Making a Motion Continued… The President will repeat the motion and place it before the assembly by stating: It is moved and seconded that…. Is there any discussion? Members discuss the motion by raising your hand, being recognized by the chair and given the floor. The presiding officer takes a vote by stating: All those in favor say “Aye”. Those opposed say “no” And then….

12. Final How-To Slide… The President will announce the vote and whether the motion is adopted or defeated. If the motion is approved they will say… The ayes have it, and the motion is carried. We will … (President will usually assign the task to a committee at this time. If the motion fails they will say… The noes have it, and the motion is lost.

13. Commonly Used Motions Main Motions- Amendments- By Addition, Substitution or Striking Out Postpone indefinitely- Lay on the table/ Take from the table- Refer to committee- Point of order- Adjourn-

14. The End… Lets work together to Fill in our Table of Motions Worksheet! (We will go through each answer as a class)