Guest Joseph R Posted April 18, 2011 at 09:07 PM Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 at 09:07 PM If I make a motion on a topic of discussion, say a bill or some type of legislation, am allowed to discuss that motion in say a debate or pro/con argumentation. Very simply, by making the motion, do I forfeit any right to legitimize it to the members in speaking time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted April 18, 2011 at 09:12 PM Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 at 09:12 PM No "Forfeit" at all. Indeed, you have priority in speaking in favor of your proposal/motion - RONR p. 364 ff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert B Fish Posted April 18, 2011 at 09:12 PM Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 at 09:12 PM No. In fact, you have the right to speak first in support of the motion.When you make the motion and it is seconded, the chairman should state the motion and look toward the maker fo the motion to see if he/she wishes to claim the right to speak first. If you do not appear to be claiming that right, he will recognize the first speaker in line.-Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted April 20, 2011 at 02:11 AM Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 at 02:11 AM If I make a motion on a topic of discussion, say a bill or some type of legislation, am allowed to discuss that motion in say a debate or pro/con argumentation. Very simply, by making the motion, do I forfeit any right to legitimize it to the members in speaking time.You can't speak against your own motion, but other than that, you don't forfeit anything. As noted, you even get to speak first, if you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2011 at 03:06 AM Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 at 03:06 AM and you can speak twice, up to 10 minutes per speech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted April 20, 2011 at 02:00 PM Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 at 02:00 PM and you can speak twice, up to 10 minutes per speechRemembering you don't get your second bite of the apple until everyone else who wants to speak gets their first shot at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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