The "yes" vote supporting a stated motion. It is always taken before the negative vote.

The sequence of items for a meeting based on the organization's Order of Business.

A member authorized to substitute for another member.

A motion used to change the wording of another motion.

AMEND SOMETHING PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED

A motion used to change an action previously taken or ordered.

Declaration by the chair of the results of the vote.

A yearly meeting generally used to elect officers and to hear annual reports of committees and officers as established in the bylaws.

To repeal, rescind, or render void.

APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR

An incidental motion that requests that the assembly vote to sustain or reject a decision made by the presiding officer.

A motion that is used to change, dispose of, or affect the immediately pending question.

Acceptance of the secretary's record of a meeting either by unanimous (general) consent or a vote of the members.

Examination of an organization's financial records.

An affirmative vote. A voice vote meaning "yes." Pronounced as "I" or "Eye."

A piece of paper on which a member writes or marks a choice in an election or vote. A secret vote or method of voting.

BOARD (OF TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS)

A group of members of an organization created by, and authorized in the bylaws to act for, the organization which determines its duties and powers.

An itemized estimate of income and disbursements.

Important matters brought before an assembly for action.

Specific rules related to structure and administration that an organization adopts for itself. Elaborations of the constitution.

CALL FOR THE ORDERS OF THE DAY

A privileged motion used to demand a return to the scheduled order of business of the assembly.

The official notice of a special meeting given to all members of an assembly.

An announcement by the presiding officer to convene a meeting.

CALLING A MEMBER TO ORDER

An order from the presiding officer to a member to be seated because he/she is disorderly or has violated a rule related to decorum of debate.

One who is selected as a contender for, or who seeks, an office.

An informal meeting to decide action towards a motion or event.

Same as CHAIRMAN. Also refers to the station from which the presiding officer presides.

The presiding officer who conducts a meeting; the CHAIR.

A title to refer to a presider who has no regular title or whose position may be temporary.

A legal document which specifies the name, object and other required information of a society.

There are five classes of motions: Main motions (original and incidental), subsidiary motions, privileged motions, incidental motions, and motions that bring a question again before the assembly.

A motion used to refer a motion to a committee.

One or more members appointed or elected to complete a specific task.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, CONSIDER INFORMALLY, QUASI COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

These three motions allow the assembly to act as if it is in a committee and members are allowed to speak as often as they can get the floor.

The routine parts of the agenda which are approved without discussion or dissent. Used chiefly in government and/or businesses and is adopted by a special rule or order.

To discuss and decide upon a pending motion with or without debate.

An incidental motion used to consider a motion by paragraph. It is not in order when another member has the floor. It must be seconded, is undebatable, amendable, requires a majority vote to be adopted and may not be reconsidered.

CONSIDERATION OF THE QUESTION

Debate by the assembly after the presiding officer has stated the question (motion).

As distinguished from bylaws, the governing document of the parent organization which all subordinate organizations must follow.

An assembly of delegates usually chosen for one session.

A document which shows that a person is authorized to be a delegate or representative.

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

The convention committee that registers and verifies the credentials of the delegates, and presents a list of the registered delegates to the convention.

May be discussed. That which is open for discussion.

Parliamentary Procedure Terms A-L Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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ABSENTEE VOTE

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A vote that is cast other than at the specified time or place. Rarely permitted under parliamentary procedure.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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ABSTAIN

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To publicly refrain from voting.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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ADDRESSING THE CHAIR

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Using the correct title when seeking recognition from the person who is presiding.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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ADJOURN

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A privileged motion to officially close a meeting.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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ADJOURNED THE MEETING

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A meeting which is a continuation of a preceding meeting. A “continued meeting”.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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ADJOURN SINE DIE

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Meetings may adjourn “sine die,” which means that no date is set for a future meeting. Often used to close conventions.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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ADOPT

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Pass, accept, or agree to by a vote.

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