TheAdvocate Posted May 1, 2014 at 02:04 AM Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 at 02:04 AM If someone makes a motion to recess, and it is seconded, can the presiding officer decline? Such as saying "No, actually, we're not doing that. I want to power through this." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted May 1, 2014 at 03:17 AM Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 at 03:17 AM Nothing in RONR would grant him that authority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted May 1, 2014 at 03:20 AM Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 at 03:20 AM No. If a motion is made to recess and is seconded then the assembly votes on it - the Chairman does not decide this on his/her own. See pages 230 to 232 of RONR 11th Edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted May 2, 2014 at 02:36 PM Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 at 02:36 PM If someone makes a motion to recess, and it is seconded, can the presiding officer decline? Such as saying "No, actually, we're not doing that. I want to power through this."No. He can't refuse to put a motion to a vote just because he doesn't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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