Ch 6: Postponing and Referring

If you have a motion to postpone to a certain time pending:

• You can only debate whether or not to postpone

• You can continue debate whether or not the main motion is good

• it cannot be debated

How long can a motion be postponed?

• Until the next regular meeting held by the third month following the present month

• Until the next regular meeting or the one following as long as it is within 6 months

• Only until the end of the current meeting

The motion to send a motion to a committee for further study or redrafting is called the motion to:

• Postpone to a certain time

• Commit or refer

• Postpone indefinitely

What are the two types of committees?

• Standing and special

• Ad hoc and task force

• Reporting and studying

How are standing committee members chosen?

• The method is usually established in the bylaws of the organization

• The president always has the authority to choose committee members

• The board of directors always has the authority to choose committee members