Meeting Procedures Quiz

What does good parliamentary procedure ensure?

• Chaos and confusion

• Justice and order

• Financial gain

• Entertainment

What type of meeting is called for the transaction of a special item of business?

• Regular Meetings

• Annual Meetings

• Special Meetings

• Casual Meetings

What is the primary purpose of annual meetings?

• To conduct daily business operations

• To schedule social events

• To hear reports, elect officers, and amend rules

• To plan holiday parties

What is the primary purpose of an Order of Business in meetings?

• To entertain the members

• To assist the presiding officer and members in proceeding in an orderly way

• To create confusion

• To delay the meeting

What is the first component of the Order of Business?

• Reading and approval of the minutes

• Call to order

• Reports of officers, boards, standing committees

• New business

What is the purpose of a "Report of Special Committees" in a meeting agenda?

• To introduce new business for discussion.

• To deal with matters previously introduced but not completed.

• To present reports from committees appointed for specific tasks.

• To demand special priority for certain matters.

What does "Unfinished Business" refer to in a meeting agenda?

• Matters that demand special priority.

• New matters to be discussed.

• Matters previously introduced but not completed.

• Reports from special committees.

What is the purpose of Roll Call in a meeting?

• To establish a quorum

• To approve the minutes

• To report on finances

• To discuss new business

What must happen for a meeting to be adjourned?

• The Chair must declare it adjourned.

• A unanimous vote must be taken.

• The meeting must last at least one hour.

• All business must be completed.

What is a main motion?

• A motion that assists in treating or disposing of another motion.

• A motion that deals with special matters of immediate importance.

• A motion whose introduction brings a question or business for consideration when no other business is pending.

• A motion incidental to another motion pending.