Chip Posted February 2, 2018 at 07:18 PM Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 at 07:18 PM If there is a non-member who is attending a meeting of an organization as a guest, and they notice an error regarding parliamentary procedure, are they allowed to make a point of order, or get someone to make one on their behalf, and then they speak about the matter to the chair? If a guest at a meeting is not actually a parliamentarian and not officially serving in that role, but the guest is the most well-versed on parliamentary procedure, can the chair utilize that person for assistance with parliamentary procedure issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted February 2, 2018 at 07:41 PM Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 at 07:41 PM A non-member may not raise a point of order (or any motion). If a member wishes to make a point of order, they may, regardless of whether or not a non-member somehow signaled them to do so. The chair may consult with anyone they wish, member or not, when deciding a parliamentary matter, but no one may provide advice to the chair absent the chair's request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted February 2, 2018 at 08:16 PM Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 at 08:16 PM (edited) 58 minutes ago, Chip said: If there is a non-member who is attending a meeting of an organization as a guest, and they notice an error regarding parliamentary procedure, are they allowed to make a point of order, or get someone to make one on their behalf, and then they speak about the matter to the chair? He cannot make a Point of Order. He could get someone else to make one, but he still does not get to speak on it unless the assembly suspends the rules to permit it. 58 minutes ago, Chip said: If a guest at a meeting is not actually a parliamentarian and not officially serving in that role, but the guest is the most well-versed on parliamentary procedure, can the chair utilize that person for assistance with parliamentary procedure issues? Yes, the chairman certainly may ask the guest for advice if he wishes to do so. Edited February 2, 2018 at 08:16 PM by Josh Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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