Guest Donna Posted June 20, 2017 at 05:48 PM Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 at 05:48 PM Our chairman has sent out the following in her Robert's Rules of Order - Summary Version: "The method used by members to express themselves is in the form of moving motions. A motion is a proposal that the entire membership take action or a stand on an issue." The belief is that no member can discuss anything, raise any questions, concerns. Is this true??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted June 20, 2017 at 05:55 PM Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 at 05:55 PM During debate on a motion, members can discuss, raise questions and concerns, modify the motion to improve it, refer it to a committee, postpone it, and ultimately vote to approve or reject it. So, no, the belief is not true that limiting discussion to pending motions prevents members from doing those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted June 20, 2017 at 06:02 PM Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 at 06:02 PM Well the quote is true. But is someone actually trying to argue that debate on a main motion isn't allowed? Who would think that the fact that a motion is a proposal means the proposal can't be discussed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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