Robert's Rules of Order Presented by Aaron Nelson
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The document presents an overview of Robert’s Rules of Order, detailing procedures for making motions, debating, and voting within a group. It explains various actions such as calling for amendments, tabling motions, and appealing decisions, emphasizing the need for ‘seconds’ for motions to proceed. Key concepts such as quorum, majority, and committee referrals are also defined to facilitate proper meeting conduct.
Robert's Rules of Order Presented by Aaron Nelson
- 1. Robert’s Rules of Order June 27, 2019 Presented by: Aaron Nelson
- 2. I want to Make a Motion “I would like to make a motion that….” “I move that…” Requires a ‘second’ to be considered by the group
- 3. I want to open debate on the motion “I would like to second the motion” This opens debate The mover and the seconder have great control and can, when in agreement, incorporate or reject proposed modifications to their motion Nearly everything needs a second
- 4. I want to Amend a motion “I move we amend the motion to read…” “I move we strike … and add …” Must be germane A “friendly amendment” is one that is accepted by the mover and seconder and does not require a vote of the assembly Inserting or striking out words or paragraphs, or substituting whole paragraphs or resolutions
- 5. I want to Call for a Vote – close debate “I call the question” Not debatable A single objection puts you right back into discussion “I call the Previous Question” Forces a vote on voting The chair will immediately ask the assembly to vote on whether to vote on the motion or the amendment
- 6. I want to Ask a Question “Point of Order” Used to ask a question of the chair about process or the question before the assembly” Used to point out an infraction of the rules, or improper decorum in speaking. Must be raised immediately after the error is made “Point of Parliamentary Inquiry” Inquire as to the correct motion - to accomplish a desired result, or raise a point of order
- 7. I want to Postpone or Resume a Vote “I would like to table to motion until DATE or TIME.” State the time the motion or agenda item will be resumed “I would like to remove the motion from the table” “I would like to table/postpone this item indefinitely” Kills the question/resolution for this session - exception: the motion to reconsider can be made this session
- 8. I want to Defeat a Motion Speak against it Vote NO
- 9. I want to Pass a Motion or Amendment Speak in favor Vote YES
- 10. I want to vote YES on one part and NO on another “I move we divide the motion” Must have a second to be considered
- 11. I want to limit or extend debate (Closing debate at a certain time or limiting to a certain period of time) I move we end debate and vote immediately in 10 minutes.” “I move we extend debate until X o’clock” Must have a second to be considered
- 12. I want to reconsider what we just decided “I make a motion to reconsider …” Not debatable Must be made by someone on the prevailing side of the motion
- 13. A Few Other Things Quorum: 50% +1 of the body. For a 15 member group, 8 is a quorum Majority: 50% +1 of the YES and NO votes. A vote of 3 YES, 2 NO and 3 abstentions is a majority vote and would pass. Commit /Refer/Recommit to Committee: State the committee to receive the question or resolution; if no committee exists include size of committee desired and method of selecting the members (election or appointment). Object to Consideration: Objection must be stated before discussion or another motion is stated Committee of the Whole: informal debate as if in committee; All votes, however, are formal. Can be used when no quorum is present. Actions must be ratified by a quorum Appeal Decision of the Chair: Appeal for the assembly to decide - must be made before other business is resumed; NOT debatable if relates to decorum, violation of rules or order of business Suspend the Rules: Allows a violation of the assembly's own rules (except Constitution); the object of the suspension must be specified
- 14. And a Few More The Chair can vote Ex-Officio members can vote if they are voting members (ex-officio does not mean non-voting Conflicts of Interest must be declared to the body, but may not disqualify the person from voting By Laws must be followed or amended, but cannot be not followed