How to Write a Motion

[BlueCat57]

I've read much in Robert's about motions, and have searched the web, but have yet to find a SIMPLE outline of how to write a motion. Any resources that you can recommend?

I read that the "whereases" are not part of the motion, but are the arguments for passing the motion. From that and a form for recording motions that I've found imply that a "motion" should be a clear, short statement of what wants to be done.

I guess I'm overthinking the concept of a motion, but everyone I find online is lengthy and contains the "whereases".

So, any simple instructions on "How to Write a Motion"

[J. J.]

Are you talking about writing a resolution with whereas clauses?  That is a type of motion.

 

A motion can be as simple as, "I move that we pay the water bill." 

[Atul Kapur]

RONR contains many examples of motions. For example, look at the Form and Example portion of many sections. The example in Section 10 ("The Main Motion") is, "that the Society contribute $100 to the Centennial Celebration."

As it shows, the simplest thing to do is to write down what you want the organization to do. Then put the word "That" in front of it. 

[BlueCat57]

OK. The the information about motions is so scattered throughout Robert's that just about every time I look something up, I find some new reference.

I guess I'm overthinking the whole censure/motion writing process. KISS

Thanks for the replies.

[George Mervosh]

RONR (12th ed.), 10:13-22 should be all you need to read regarding format but a thorough read of §10 in its entirety is not a bad idea.

Edited September 27, 2021 at 04:19 PM by George Mervosh