Guest JMC Posted March 7, 2024 at 03:05 PM Report Share Posted March 7, 2024 at 03:05 PM If a motion is presented and a board member uses the term, 'so moved', should that be seconded, voted upon and either passes or fails by majority vote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted March 7, 2024 at 05:17 PM Report Share Posted March 7, 2024 at 05:17 PM (edited) See RONR 10:9, which says, in part: A member making a motion embodying something that has just been said by the chair or another member in informal consultation during a meeting should avoid statements such as “I so move,” and should himself recite the complete motion that he offers. The chair should not treat this as a motion until the exact language of what is being moved has been determined, and recorded by the secretary. Recognizing "so moved" as a motion does not accomplish this. Exactly what was moved? Besides, to make a motion, a member first seeks recognition. If a member simply calls out "so moved," interrupting someone who had the floor, the chair should treat it the same as any other improper interruption. If the member says "so moved" at a time when it would proper to seek recognition, the chair, upon hearing "so moved" from Ms. A, can simply say, "Ms. A is recognized," possibly prompting the member by adding "You may state your motion," if it appears necessary. Once the language of the motion is clear, and it is seconded, the handling of the motion can proceed normally. Edited March 7, 2024 at 05:34 PM by Gary Novosielski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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