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Can a chairman of a board entertain the board for motions. Seeking to have the motion and then when they cannot get a second motion from the members, can the chairman themselves then second it and move it to a vote without opening the floor for amendment of cause of first motion that wasn't seconded.

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Can a chairman of a board entertain the board for motions. Seeking to have the motion and then when they cannot get a second motion from the members, can the chairman themselves then second it and move it to a vote without opening the floor for amendment of cause of first motion that wasn't seconded.

In small board meetings (about a dozen or fewer in attendance) seconds aren't required. In a "larger" board meeting where seconds would typically be expected/required as normal, the chair should not second the motion as he maintains the appearance of impartiality (he does not make motions or second them or enter into debate, and only votes under limited circumstances).

As for not "opening the floor for amendment", no that normally is not proper. Many motions, and especially original main motions, are debatable and amendable before the question is put to a vote.

Sounds like there might possibly be some loosey-goosey with the rules, but a few more details might clarify.

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In small board meetings (about a dozen or fewer in attendance) seconds aren't required. In a "larger" board meeting where seconds would typically be expected/required as normal, the chair should not second the motion as he maintains the appearance of impartiality (he does not make motions or second them or enter into debate, and only votes under limited circumstances).

As for not "opening the floor for amendment", no that normally is not proper. Many motions, and especially original main motions, are debatable and amendable before the question is put to a vote.

Sounds like there might possibly be some loosey-goosey with the rules, but a few more details might clarify.

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