Guest Dale Posted April 30, 2014 at 03:08 AM Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 at 03:08 AM In debate on a proposal needing 2/3s vote, is it proper to have each person desiring to join give their opinion as a part of the debate, state their name, state if they are for the proposal or against it and then they give their reasons? Also, should debate alternate between those who are for the proposal and then those who are opposed to the proposal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted April 30, 2014 at 04:54 AM Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 at 04:54 AM In debate on a proposal needing 2/3s vote, is it proper to have each person desiring to join give their opinion as a part of the debate, state their name, state if they are for the proposal or against it and then they give their reasons? Large assemblies often require that members first state their name and whether they wish to speak in favor of or against the motion (or have some other method of indicating the latter, such as separate microphones or colored cards). Also, should debate alternate between those who are for the proposal and then those who are opposed to the proposal? Yes, to the extent that this is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted April 30, 2014 at 04:59 AM Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 at 04:59 AM is it proper to have each person desiring to join give their opinion as a part of the debate, state their name, state if they are for the proposal or against it and then they give their reasons? What do you mean by 'each person desiring to join'? For any rights at a meeting, you must be a member. Non-members have no rights at all. The assembly could, by a vote, allow to a non-member to enter into debate but a non-member cannot vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted April 30, 2014 at 11:39 AM Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 at 11:39 AM What do you mean by 'each person desiring to join'? For any rights at a meeting, you must be a member. Non-members have no rights at all. The assembly could, by a vote, allow to a non-member to enter into debate but a non-member cannot vote. If I had to guess, I'd say that the reference is to "joining the debate" (perhaps signing up in advance in some way, thus listing name, pro/con side, and summary of remarks). I don't think it refers to joining the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted April 30, 2014 at 03:05 PM Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 at 03:05 PM David, that is not clear to me. "Desiring to join" has more than one meaning and we need to be clear on which meaning the original poster means in order to make sure we are giving the correct response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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