Motion from the floor

[Guest Donald Joralemon]

I understand the process of motions brought to an assembly by elected committees, but can a voting member introduce a motion on his/her own (without it having been included on the meeting agenda)?

[Trina]

...can a voting member introduce a motion on his/her own (without it having been included on the meeting agenda)?

RONR sets no requirement that motions be put on the agenda. Further, RONR makes no requirement that an agenda be used at all.

Also, take a look at FAQ#14, in case that's relevant to your question:

http://www.robertsrules.com/faq.html#14

[Guest Donald Joralemon]

That helps. So, how does a member introduce a motion from the floor? Timing, second required?

[hmtcastle]

So, how does a member introduce a motion from the floor? Timing, second required?

Raise your hand (or stand up) and get recognized by the chair. The timing, and whether a second is required, depends on the type of motion.