1	Parliamentary Procedure Definition Correct rules for conducting or running a successful meeting 3 goals of Parliamentary Procedure Make meeting run smoothly Assure everyone gets to voice their opinion Maintain Order Started 1562 in England Sir Thomas Smyth Official Rule Book Roberts Rules of Order
2	"Other Important Information" Other Important Information Quorum 1/2 of members in a club plus 1 Minimum number of members that must be present at a meeting for legal business to be transacted Majority 1/2 of members present at any meeting plus 1 minimum number of members that must vote for a motion for it to pass Presiding Officer referred to as: Mr/Madam President Mr/Madam Chairperson Everyone gets the chance to voice their opinion Everyone gets the chance to Vote Must take yes and no votes Only one topic at a time can be discussed Who ever makes a motion has the right to discuss it first
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4	Main Motions Continued Main Motions that are not Legal Break any Local, State or National Laws Any motion that brings up a motion that has already been failed Items that are outside the power of the group Negative motions Political or religious Support The person who makes a motion can not talk against it Main motions can be reconsidered Can not interrupt another speaker Proper Example: Mr President, I move that the chapter participate in crops judging this year.
5	Steps to handling a Main Motion Stand Ask to be recognized by President President recognizes you by name Motion is correctly stated Motion is seconded Motion is repeated by President Motion is discussed President restates motion Motion is voted on Results of vote announced by President
6	Amendments Purpose Used to modify a main motion Must be germane Closely related to the original topic Can be amended in 4 ways Inserting in middle Adding to end Striking Out Striking out and inserting Requires a second Amendable Debatable Majority Vote
7	Amendments continued Can not interrupt another speaker Can be reconsidered Improper amendments any thing not germane frivolous or absurd leave an incoherent wording Proper Example: Motion on floor: That the FFA Chapter buy a boat. Amendment: Mr President, I move to amend the motion by inserting speed in front of boat. So the motion would read, I move that the FFA Chapter buy a speed boat.
8	Refer to Committee Purpose used to send a pending question to a small group so that the question may be carefully investigated Requires a Second Amendable Debatable Majority Vote 2 ways to appoint a committee Standing Committee one of the 15 listed in the Program of Activities Special Committee Appointed by the president Number of members can be 3 or more
9	Refer to Committee Continued Can interrupt another speaker President must specify when the committee should report back to the chapter Usually next regular meeting Committee can be give full power to act Proper example: Mr President, I move that we refer this motion to the Leadership Committee Mr President, I move we refer this motion to a committee of three appointed by the chair
10	Postpone Definitely Purpose allow for the motion on the floor to deferred to a different day, meeting, or until after a certain event Requires a second Amendable Debatable Majority Vote Can interrupt a speaker Proper example: Madam President, I move to postpone this motion until the December Regular Meeting.
11	Amendment to an Amendment Purpose To modify an amendment to make it more specific Requires a second Debatable Not amendable Majority vote Can not interrupt a speaker Proper Example: Madam President, I move to ament the amendment by inserting Johnson in front of speed. So the final motion with if all amendments pass would read, I move that the FFA chapter buy a johnson speed boat.
12	Reconsider Purpose to reevaluate a decision that was made earlier Requires a second Not amendable Debatable Majority vote Can not interrupt another speaker If passed, the motion to be reconsidered is handled just as if it was never voted on Only can be made by a person who voted on the winning side If passed the motion is handled immediately if: only a main motion with amendments is on the floor.
13	Reconsider Continued Handled after the current business if: discussion on refer to committee, or postponement has started. Motions that can be reconsidered Main motions Amendments Refer to committee Postpone definitely Previous question Appeal the decision of the chair Only if failed withdraw Only if passed Postpone indefinitely Proper Example Mr President, I move to reconsider the motion to buy a boat.
14	Postpone Indefinitely Purpose To kill a main motion Requires a second Not Amendable Debatable Majority Vote Can not interrupt another speaker Can be reconsidered only if passed Proper Example: Mr President, I move to Postpone this motion indefinitely
15	To take from the table Purpose To take a motion that is on the table off of the table. Requires a second not amendable Not debatable Majority vote Can not interrupt another speaker Proper Example I move to take the motion that reads to buy a boat from the table.
16	To lay on the table Purpose To defer action on the motion until later in the meeting or until the next meeting Requires a second Not amendable Not debatable Majority Vote Can not interrupt another speaker Proper example: Mr. President, I move to lay this motion on the table
17	Previous Question Purpose To force an immediate Vote on the motion Requires a second Not amendable Not Debatable 2/3 Vote Can not interrupt another speaker Proper example: Madam President, I move the previous question Mr President, I call for the previous question
18	Point of Order Purpose Used when a member thinks that the rules of the group or the rules of parliamentary procedure are being violated. Does not require a second Not amendable Not debatable President decides on verdict Can interrupt another speaker Proper example Mr President, I rise to a point of order. President says, “State your point” After member states point, president says “your point is well taken” or “Your point is not well taken”
19	Question of Privilege Purpose This allows for people in the group to ask for changes in the temperature, for ideas to clarified, for motions to be explained, for others to repeat their discussion or motions, and anything that may help the meeting run more smoothly. Does not need a second Not amendable Not debatable No Vote, Presidents decision Can interrupt another speaker Proper Example Madam President, I Rise to a question of privilege. President says, “State Your Question” Then the member says whatever they have to and the president decides on whether it will be allowed or not.
20	Question of Parliamentary Inquiry Purpose To ask a question when you are unsure of the parliamentary rules Does not need a second Not amendable Not debatable No Vote, Presidents decision, or can be referred to the parliamentarian Can interrupt another speaker Proper Example Madam President, I Rise to a question of parliamentary inquiry. President says, “State Your Question” Then the member says whatever they have to and the president provides answer or refers question to the parliamentarian.
21	Division of the house Purpose When called, this forces a immediate revote by hand Does not require a second Not amendable Not debatable No vote needed Can interrupt another speaker Proper form Can be made by saying “division” loud enough for the entire group to hear Or by standing and saying “I call for a division of the house”
22	Adjourn Purpose To end the Meeting Needs a second Not Amendable Not Debatable Majority Vote Can not interrupt another speaker Proper example Mr president, I move to adjourn.