Discussion

[Guest Linda J]

I agree.  

 

Two other methods of having more discussion/debate are for the assembly to grant unanimous consent for additional comments by one or two members or for the assembly to adopt a motion extending the limits of debate to allow additional speeches by each member.  That, too, can be done by unanimous consent.  If anyone objects, it would require a two thirds vote to adopt such a motion.

 

I understand that. Nonetheless, the only way to do this is by asking a question (rhetorical or otherwise), and the member cannot answer his own question.

Another way of addressing this might be for the member to nudge someone else to ask the question of him.

Thank you!

[Guest Norene]

You could try a short review regarding Robert's Rules (ex. don't interrupt the presenter, no inflammatory remarks etc.) giving the rationale of how this will help then achieve their objectives.  Also, remind your presenters to:  state their case only after finding out all the facts,  offer a solution if they can, and back everything up with the rationale of how they came to this conclusion.  If they do their homework and the presentation is fact based, emotions don't enter into the discussion