Guest Tom Graham Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:15 PM Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:15 PM Does Robert’s Rules allow for the secretary to engage in debate? My memory says that RR at least suggests if not forbids a secretary to engage in debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:17 PM Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:17 PM Does Robert’s Rules allow for the secretary to engage in debate?The ONLY restriction regarding "debate" and "officers" is for the chairman.There is NO RESTRICTION on any other officer. So SECRETARIES and TREASURERS can indeed make motions and debate, in full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:19 PM Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:19 PM Does Robert’s Rules allow for the secretary to engage in debate? My memory says that RR at least suggests if not forbids a secretary to engage in debate.Provided the secretary is a member of the assembly, he has the same rights as any other member, including the rights to attend meetings, make motions, speak in debate, and vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:33 PM Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:33 PM The ONLY restriction regarding "debate" and "officers" is for the chairman.There is NO RESTRICTION on any other officer. So SECRETARIES and TREASURERS can indeed make motions and debate, in full.Don't forget about the one that rhymes with Schmarliamentarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:37 PM Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:37 PM Does Robert’s Rules allow for the secretary to engage in debate? My memory says that RR at least suggests if not forbids a secretary to engage in debate.Tom, see page 432, lines 10-12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:45 PM Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:45 PM Provided the secretary is a member of the assembly, he has the same rights as any other member, including the rights to attend meetings, make motions, speak in debate, and vote.And if not a member, the rules may be suspended to allow the secretary to enter the debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom Graham Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:49 PM Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 at 09:49 PM Thanks for the answers. I have lost my copy of the newly revised tenth and only have a quick copy will have to go the the library today and look up that page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted October 17, 2010 at 10:01 PM Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 at 10:01 PM Thanks for the answers. I have lost my copy of the newly revised tenth and only have a quick copy will have to go the the library today and look up that page.Heck, if you're at the library, check out the whole book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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