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  3. Lists/Queues with Motions and Amendments

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    Scenario...
    Once a motion is put on the floor and seconded, and we move into discussion - hands are raised (virtually, for time being) and a list/queue is established for order of discussion on the Motion.  Then a Motion to Amend is put on the floor, seconded, and moved to discussion of the amendment.
     
    So...
    Does that start with an entirely new list/queue of people to speak on the Amendment??
    And then, for the entire list/queue of the prior main Motion - is that list “frozen” and recorded in order in case the amendment fails, and we return to discussion on that main Motion?  

  4. written Chair Etiquette?

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    20 hours ago, Richard Brown said:

    Yes, lots of it.  For openers,  you might read sections 47:14 - 47:20, "Suggestions for inexperienced presiding officers in RONR (12th ed).

    There are separate provisions regarding protocol for presiding, such as the rules in §4:31 - 4:32 and 43:29. 

    So, to directly answer your questions, except in small boards of no more than about a dozen members and in committees, the presiding officer does not make motions or participate in debate.   In ballot votes, the chair votes along with everyone else, but in voice votes, the chair does not vote except when his vote will affect the outcome, such as to create or break a tie (or a two thirds vote).  In those cases, he votes last, after everyone else has voted.   For more information on when the chair votes, you might also look at FAQ #1 on the main website:  https://robertsrules.com/frequently-asked-questions/#faqs

    As Mr. Elsman said in the post he made while I was typing this comment, RONR is full of instructions and dos and don'ts for presiding officers.  If you are truly inexperienced, you might consider purchasing the "In Brief" version of RONR in addition to RONR:  https://robertsrules.com/books/newly-revised-3rd-in-brief-edition/

    btw, you mentioned a "co-chair".  FWIW, RONR and almost all of the regular contributors to this forum recommend strongly against co-chairs.  See, for example, §13:17.

    Thank you, Richard!  Very helpful.

     

  5. written Chair Etiquette?

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    I'm searching for some RONR verbiage about a question I have, and can't seem to find it...

    Is there written etiquette as to how a Chair (or Co-Chair) should conduct a meeting?  For example; should a Chair sponsor a proposal?  Sign onto a proposal?  Share their opinion, or stay neutral?  etc.

    Thank you for any assistance.

  11. Chair pro tem

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    Thank you, Weldon.  So in the case where there are 4 Officers (Chair, VC, Sec/Treas, and Chair Emeritus) - if the Chair and VC recuse themselves, would the gavel be passed to the Sec/Treas or the Chair Emeritus...without the need for approval or votes, since they are elected officers?

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