Obtaining the Floor

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When is the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn' privileged?

When made while another question is pending and in an assembly that has made no provision for another meeting on the same or the next day

What is the limitation on the time fixed when using the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn'?

The time fixed cannot be beyond the time of the next meeting

What happens if the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn' is made in an assembly that has already provided for another meeting on the same or the next day?

It becomes a main motion and may be debated and amended

When does the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn' take precedence of all others?

When it is privileged and made while another question is pending

What is the possibility regarding amending the motion 'To Fix the Time to which the Assembly shall Adjourn'?

It can be amended

How can a member obtain the floor in a meeting?

By rising from their seat or raising their hand

What must a member say to state a main motion?

I move that (The motion)

What happens once a member has obtained the floor?

They may not be interrupted by any motion till they finish their statement

In order for a motion to be made, a member of the meeting must obtain the floor.

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