Ruling on a Point of Order

[Matt Schafer]

How should the chair rule on a point of order that is factually accurate but the situation does not violate a rule of the assembly?

As an example, in a meeting operating under the rules for small committees, a motion is made, and the chair states the question on the motion. At this point, a member makes a point of order that "the motion was not seconded."

Should the chair rule the point well taken because the motion was not seconded and then explain that the rules do not require a second? Or should the chair rule that the point is not well taken because no violation of a rule has occurred?

[Chris Harrison]

The Chair should rule the Point Not Well Taken and explain that under the rules for small committees (which the assembly uses) seconds aren't required.