Parliamentary Procedure
Equine Science 1
Reasons for Using
Parliamentary Procedure…
Focus on one thing at a time.
Extend courtesy to everyone.
Observe the rule of the majority.
Ensure the rights of the minority.
What is a Quorum?
A Quorum is when
half or more of
active membership
is present and the
organization can
conduct business.
What is a Majority?
Simple Majority1/2 of the voters present, plus one voter
(A little more than 50% of the voters)
Two-Thirds VoteTwo-thirds of the voters present
(A little more than 66% of voters)
What is a Minority?
A minority is the remaining group of voters
present.
The Five Methods of Voting…
Voice Vote
Yes votes say “Aye”… No votes say “No”
Show of Hands
Each member will raise their hand for either
a yes vote or a no vote when the chair calls
for it.
Rising Vote
Stand Up for your vote- Yes or No
Used in taking a 2/3 vote and when retaking a
voice vote when someone has called Division of
the House.
Voting Methods Continued…
Secret Ballot
In taking a vote by ballot, everyone gets to
vote, including the presiding officer (unless
the organization has a rule that states
differently). Each vote is recorded on a
piece of paper and placed inside of a ballot
box.
Roll Call
Each member is called upon individually and
their vote taken and recorded.
The Unspoken Language of
The Gavel…
One TapFollows
completion of an
item or business
or announcement
of adjournment
Signals members
to be seated
The Unspoken Language of
The Gavel…
Two TapsCalls a meeting to
order!
The Unspoken Language of
The Gavel…
Three TapsSignals members to
stand.
Series of TapsRestores Order
Steps in Making a Motion
Raise your hand and patiently wait to be
called on by the chair.
Chair recognizes you and says you can speak
stand up and say:
Madam (or Mr.) President, I move to… or I move
that…
Sit down after you make the motion
The motion will need a second (another
member of the organization who agrees with
the motion that was made.)
Making a Motion Continued…
The President will repeat the motion and place it
before the assembly by stating:
It is moved and seconded that…. Is there any
discussion?
Members discuss the motion by raising your
hand, being recognized by the chair and given
the floor.
The presiding officer takes a vote by stating:
All those in favor say “Aye”. Those opposed say “no”
And then….
Final How-To Slide…
The President will announce the vote and
whether the motion is adopted or defeated.
If the motion is approved they will
say…
The ayes have it, and the motion is carried.
We will … (President will usually assign the
task to a committee at this time.
If the motion fails they will say…
The noes have it, and the motion is lost.
Commonly Used Motions
Main MotionsAmendmentsBy Addition, Substitution or Striking Out
Postpone indefinitelyLay on the table/ Take from the tableRefer to committeePoint of orderAdjourn-
The End…
Lets work together to Fill in our
Table of Motions Worksheet!
(We will go through each answer as a class)