Guest Paul Dizmang Posted January 6, 2015 at 11:32 PM Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 at 11:32 PM It has been debated weather or not our President can make a motion to the floor or does it have to come from the floor? Our bylaws do not specify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted January 6, 2015 at 11:34 PM Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 at 11:34 PM It has been debated weather or not our President can make a motion to the floor or does it have to come from the floor? Our bylaws do not specify.See FAQ #1. Although the title of the question refers to voting, the answer also addresses the presiding officer speaking in debate or making motions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transpower Posted January 7, 2015 at 02:14 PM Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 at 02:14 PM The chair can assume a motion. See RONR (11th ed.), p. 54, ll. 34-36. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted January 7, 2015 at 02:58 PM Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 at 02:58 PM The chair can assume a motion. See RONR (11th ed.), p. 54, ll. 34-36. Yes, but to simply say this in this context is misleading. There are only a very limited number of instances in which this can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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