I have a group that likes to approve their monthly Treasurer report, which is just a statement of the current amount and any income or expenses. I was under the impression it didn't require a motion to be approved and just needed to be filed. I was told that they allow questions and discussion on the report, that is why it requires a motion.
My question, does asking questions and allowing for discussion count as action taken? Is that what is meant by action taken? If it doesn't are questions and discussion allowed without the report having to be accepted? Here is where I am getting my information:
(1) If the report contains only a statement of fact or opinion for the information of the assembly, the reporting member makes no motion for its disposal, as there is no necessity for action on the report. But if any action is taken, the proper motion, which should be made by some one else, is to "accept the report," which has the effect of endorsing the statement and making the assembly assume responsibility for it.
