Guest Denny Posted June 23, 2024 at 01:29 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2024 at 01:29 PM If someone makes a "motion to discuss" do they get their ten minutes to explain why this needs to be discussed? Otherwise, how does someone get a motion on the floor if they want time to explain something to people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted June 23, 2024 at 01:32 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2024 at 01:32 PM On 6/23/2024 at 8:29 AM, Guest Denny said: If someone makes a "motion to discuss" do they get their ten minutes to explain why this needs to be discussed? Otherwise, how does someone get a motion on the floor if they want time to explain something to people? I think additional context would be helpful. What exactly is going on here? As a general rule, there is no need for a "motion to discuss." The member simply makes the motion they want to make. If that motion is seconded, the motion is then before the assembly for debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted June 23, 2024 at 02:34 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2024 at 02:34 PM On 6/23/2024 at 9:29 AM, Guest Denny said: If someone makes a "motion to discuss" do they get their ten minutes to explain why this needs to be discussed? Otherwise, how does someone get a motion on the floor if they want time to explain something to people? A "motion to discuss" would be out of order as dilatory. The member may make a motion on the subject and debate would ensue. If the member cannot form a motion on the subject, he might move to appoint a committee to draft a motion. A committee of the whole may be appointed to consider the subject. See, "The Whole Consideration," National Parliamentarian, Summer 2017, pp. 19-22. A link will magically appear below, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted June 23, 2024 at 02:34 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2024 at 02:34 PM https://issuu.com/parliamentarians/docs/nap_np_78-4-www Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted June 23, 2024 at 02:43 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2024 at 02:43 PM On 6/23/2024 at 9:29 AM, Guest Denny said: If someone makes a "motion to discuss" do they get their ten minutes to explain why this needs to be discussed? Otherwise, how does someone get a motion on the floor if they want time to explain something to people? Agreeing with my colleagues, it's difficult to see when a motion "to discuss" would ever be in order. Discussion (a.k.a. debate) occurs between the time a motion is made and seconded, and the time the motion is dispensed with as, for example, being voted on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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