Guest Gary Posted May 26, 2010 at 02:13 PM Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 at 02:13 PM The common practice of the acceptance of so called "friendly" amendments by a motions maker is incorrect. It is, however, technically correct, (I think), for the maker of a motion to accept a change to it before the motion is presented to the body by the chair. How could this possible work though? For example the chair recognizes a member who makes a motion, then, before the chair states the motion another member jumps up and proposes a change - but wouldn't that person be out of order? There are ways, (I assume), for a chair to expedite business withe regards to non-controversial amendments but, I believe, the example I gave indicates possible problems. How is it suggested that such matters be handled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted May 26, 2010 at 02:22 PM Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 at 02:22 PM I think it could be handled through a Point of Information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted May 26, 2010 at 09:51 PM Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 at 09:51 PM A suggestion for a change like you suggest is handled informally. As you suggest, the procedure works best for minor, uncontroversial changes. See RONR (10th ed.), p. 109, ll. 9-17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary Posted May 27, 2010 at 01:31 PM Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 at 01:31 PM A suggestion for a change like you suggest is handled informally. As you suggest, the procedure works best for minor, uncontroversial changes. See RONR (10th ed.), p. 109, ll. 9-17.Thank you (I think the thought that it's 10, not 11) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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