Guest Catherine Posted March 11, 2012 at 07:57 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 at 07:57 PM Is the chair of a committee able to make a motion? Is the chair able to second a motion? I have recently been told that a chair of a committee cannot make or second a motion, but I have never heard that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted March 11, 2012 at 08:20 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 at 08:20 PM In the order of your questions...1) Sure can!2) Seconds are not required in small committees (and Boards).3) Ask your "teller" where he/she found that "rule". It sure isn't in RONR. (I've never heard it either.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Catherine Posted March 11, 2012 at 08:31 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 at 08:31 PM Thanks for the information. We have been getting inaccurate information designed to block action. Can the chair vote on motions he/she makes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted March 11, 2012 at 08:40 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 at 08:40 PM Thanks for the information. We have been getting inaccurate information designed to block action. Can the chair vote on motions he/she makes?Of course.Unless the committee was given instructions limiting the role of its chair (instructions from its superior body), the committee chair can exercise all rights of membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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