Guest peg anderson Posted November 18, 2010 at 07:48 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 at 07:48 PM The maker of a motion withdrew his motion.the seconder refused to withdraw his second of the motion.Is the motion withdrawn even if the seconder objects to withdrawing his second? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted November 18, 2010 at 08:13 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 at 08:13 PM "Before a motion has been stated by the chair, it is the property of its mover, who can withdraw it or modify it without asking the consent of anyone." "After a motion has been stated by the chair, it belongs to the meeting as a whole, and the maker must request the assembly's permission to withdraw or modify his own motion."RONR, p. 284 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted November 18, 2010 at 08:23 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 at 08:23 PM And the seconder has no say in the matter, one way or the other (except as one vote among many). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted November 18, 2010 at 08:30 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 at 08:30 PM Is the motion withdrawn even if the seconder objects to withdrawing his second?Yes, although if the seconder wishes to seek recognition and make the motion himself, he is free to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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