A member made a motion. The motion was seconded. The chair stated the motion to the assembly. The author was called out of the meeting during some discussion. An amendment was made to insert some additional language. The amendment was seconded. The chair stated the amendment to the assembly. During discussion of the amendment someone stated the amendment was out of order because the author of the motion had to agree to the amendment, and the author wasn't present to agree. I think the assembly owned the motion at this point and the author had no control over it, other than to argue for or against it like any other member of the assembly. Who is right? Thank you for your insights.
