Seconding of Motions

[Guest We destroy from within]

Once a motion has been made, it requires a second to move the motion to the floor to discuss or debate, if needed.

My question is this:

As the recording secretary for the meeting, I enter the name of the maker of the motion in the minutes. Must the name of the seconder (?) of the motion be included in the minutes?

Also, when someone call or moves for the previous question (to immediately end all debate), must I enter the name of that individual in the minutes as well as the name of the seconder of that mover of the previous question as well?

[jstackpo]

The answer is "No" to all your questions.

Some associations, by tradition or adopted rule, do require a seconder's names in minutes, but it is not a requirement of RONR at all.

[Kim Goldsworthy]

Must the name of the seconder of the motion be included in the minutes?

No.

When someone calls or moves for the previous question,

must I enter the name of that individual in the minutes

as well as the name of the seconder of that mover of the previous question as well?

No, for the mover of Previous Question.

No, for the seconder.

See the sample minutes in RONR.

You won't find many names at all.

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If I had a nickel for every time I saw/heard a chair or a secretary ask, "Who seconded the motion? What is your name?" I'd be rubbing elbows with Robin Leach, living the life of the rich and famous.

[Guest We destrroy from within]

The answer is "No" to all your questions.

Some associations, by tradition or adopted rule, do require a seconder's names in minutes, but it is not a requirement of RONR at all.

Thank you for your SPEEDY reply!

Many thanks!