CLF525
- (CLF500)
Core Area:
(CLF520)
AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM
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LEADERSHIP
Unit Title:
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
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(CLF525) Topic: INCIDENTAL MOTIONS
time
taught in years
2 hours
1 / 2
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Topic objectives:
able to:
Learning
outcome #
(D-2)
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Upon completion of this lesson the student will be
Identify and list motions according to purpose and
precedence.
Special Materials & Equipment:
Evaluation:
TOPIC PRESENTATION:
None.
Unit Test (528)
PART I:
THE MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES
A.
The purpose of the motion to Suspend the Rules is to set aside a
parliamentary or special rule.
B.
Characteristics
1.
The motion to Suspend the Rules can be made when the rule to be
suspended is connected to the pending question.
2.
The motion to Suspend the Rules requires a second.
3.
The motion to Suspend the Rules is not debatable.
4.
The motion to Suspend the Rules can not be amended.
5.
The motion to Suspend the Rules requires a majority vote to
suspend special rules and a 2/3 vote to suspend parliamentary
rules.
C. Form
1.
PART II:
A.
Example: Many of us are hot, I move to suspend the rules,
which require us to wear our FFA Jackets during a meeting.
THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW A MOTION
The purpose of the motion to Withdraw A Motion is to withdraw a
motion before it is voted on.
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B.
C.
Characteristics:
1.
The motion to Withdraw A Motion can be made on the pending
motion.
2.
The motion to Withdraw A Motion does not require a second.
3.
The motion to Withdraw A Motion is not debatable.
4.
The motion to Withdraw A Motion can not be amended.
5.
The motion to Withdraw A Motion can be adopted by unanimous
consent or requires a majority vote.
Form
1.
PART III:
Example:
I ask permission to withdraw the motion.
THE MOTION, OBJECTION TO THE CONSIDERATION OF A QUESTION
A.
The purpose of the motion Objection to the Consideration of a
Question is to avoid the consideration of an original main motion.
B.
Characteristics:
C.
1.
The motion Objection to the Consideration of a Question can be
made only on the main motion.
2.
The motion Objection to the Consideration of a Question does
not require a second.
3.
The motion Objection to the Consideration of a Question is not
debatable.
4.
The motion Objection to the Consideration of a Question can not
be amended.
5.
The motion Objection to the Consideration of a Question can be
adopted by a 2/3 vote.
Form
1.
PART IV:
Example:
I object to consideration of the Question.
THE MOTION, POINT OF ORDER
A.
The purpose of the motion Point of Order is to enforce the rules or
order of the organization.
B.
Characteristics
1.
The motion Point of Order can be made at any time.
2.
The motion Point of Order does not require a second.
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C.
3.
The motion Point of Order is not debatable.
4.
The motion Point of Order can not be amended.
5.
The Chair normally rules on the motion Point of Order.
goes to a vote requires a majority vote.
Form
1.
PART V:
If it
Example: “Point of Order.” (After being recognized by the
chair.) The vote required on the “Previous Question”, is a
2/3 vote. You only asked for a majority vote.
THE MOTION, PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
A.
The purpose of the motion Parliamentary Inquiry is to allow a
member to receive information about parliamentary law or rules as
they relate to the pending question.
B.
Characteristics
C.
1.
The motion Parliamentary Inquiry can be made at any time.
2.
The motion Parliamentary Inquiry does not require a second.
3.
The motion Parliamentary Inquiry is not debatable.
4.
The motion Parliamentary Inquiry can not be amended.
5.
No vote is taken.
information.
Form
1.
PART VI:
The Chairman normally provides the
Example: “I rise to a parliamentary inquiry.” (After being
recognized by the chair.) Is the vote required on the
“Previous Question”, is a 2/3 vote?
THE MOTION TO APPEAL
A.
The purpose of the Appeal is to overrule the chairman when you
believe that they have made a mistake on a ruling.
B.
Characteristics:
1. The Appeal can be made on the ruling of the chair on any
pending question.
2. The Appeal does require a second.
3. The Appeal is debatable if the pending question is debatable.
4. The Appeal can not be amended.
5. It requires a majority vote to overturn the decision of the
chair.
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C.
Form
1. Example:
PART VII:
I appeal the decision of the chair.
THE MOTION DIVISION OF THE ASSEMBLY
A.
The purpose of the Division of the Assembly is to verify the
accuracy of a vote.
B.
Characterisctics:
C.
1.
The Division of the Assembly can be made on the vote of any
pending question.
2.
The Division of the Assembly does not require a second.
3.
The Division of the Assembly is not debatable.
4.
The Division of the Assembly can not be amended.
5.
One member can demand a division of the assembly.
Form
1.
PART VIII:
Example:
Division.
THE MOTION DIVISION OF A QUESTION
A.
The purpose of the Division of a Question is to consider separately
a motion that has two or more distinct parts.
B.
Characteristics
1. The Division of a Question can be made when a main motion, the
motion to postpone indefinitely, and an amendment is pending.
2. The Division of a Question requires a second.
3. The Division of a Question is not debatable.
4. The Division of a Question can be amended.
5. The Division of a Question requires a majority vote.
C.
Form:
1.
Example: I move to divide the motion so as to consider
separately the question of having a Christmas party and the
question of having a dance.
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ACTIVITY:
Review videos of former state FFA finals contests.
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