key terms and definitions - the law of order...key terms and definitions, cont’d presiding officer...
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bylaws the rules that relate to a specific organization
call to order a presiding officer’s indication that a meeting is officially starting; the act of beginning a meeting; generally takes the form of the following statement: “This meeting is now called to order.”
floor the “place” where motions “sit” until they are voted on or otherwise disposed of (e.g., “The motion that is on the floor is ”); also the “place” given to members and other individuals who are recognized to speak (e.g., “Mr. Jones now has the floor.”)
main motion a formal, substantive proposal made during a meeting by a member; the means of bringing official business before a group for decision; different than a secondary motion
motion a formal proposal made during a meeting by a member; begins with the words, “I move that…”
notice a “heads up” required for special meetings or certain types of motions, such as bylaw changes
order of business the agenda for a meeting
order of precedence a method of ranking motions that governs the timing of when they are introduced, discussed, and voted on or otherwise disposed of
parliamentarian a person knowledgeable in parliamentary procedure that advises members and leaders
parliamentary authority a set of written rules of parliamentary procedure adopted by an organization; also called “rules of order”
parliamentary procedure procedural rules that govern the way business is conducted at meetings
point of order an indication that a procedural rule is not being followed properly; may be raised by any member
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Key Terms and Definitions, cont’dpresiding officer the person designated to chair (lead) a meeting
quorum the minimum number of members needed to transact business
second a one-word indication that a member other than the maker of a motion deems a motion worthy of consideration by the group; not necessarily an indication of agreement with the motion
secondary motion a motion to change the main motion (to change how certain business is conducted or to ask a question); not a substantive proposal; examples include the motion to amend, the motion to limit debate, a point of order, or a question of privilege
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