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When can a member speak more than once on a debatable question in a small board?
When can a member speak more than once on a debatable question in a small board?
- Only with the chair's permission
- Only after obtaining unanimous consent
- Always, as there is no limit (correct)
- Never, as it is not allowed
What is the recommended approach to procedure in a small board?
What is the recommended approach to procedure in a small board?
- Adopt rules as in a large board
- Do not adopt any specific rules
- Follow large board procedures with some exceptions
- Adopt specific rules for small boards (correct)
What is the process for taking a vote in a small board?
What is the process for taking a vote in a small board?
- A motion must be made and seconded
- The chair must rise to call for the vote
- The chair must obtain unanimous consent
- A vote can be taken without a motion, if everyone is clear (correct)
How does a member obtain the floor in a small board?
How does a member obtain the floor in a small board?
What is the rule regarding appeals in a small board?
What is the rule regarding appeals in a small board?
What is the role of the chair in a small board during informal discussion?
What is the role of the chair in a small board during informal discussion?
Who typically moves action on a report during a meeting?
Who typically moves action on a report during a meeting?
When is New Business introduced in a meeting?
When is New Business introduced in a meeting?
What is typically the last item of business in a meeting agenda?
What is typically the last item of business in a meeting agenda?
What should a member say to introduce new business during a meeting?
What should a member say to introduce new business during a meeting?
What is the term for business postponed from a previous meeting?
What is the term for business postponed from a previous meeting?
When does a meeting officially adjourn?
When does a meeting officially adjourn?
What does membership entail in an organization?
What does membership entail in an organization?
What is the term 'member' generally used to refer to in the context of organizations?
What is the term 'member' generally used to refer to in the context of organizations?
How should changes be brought about within an organization?
How should changes be brought about within an organization?
What does one enter into with an organization upon joining, according to the text?
What does one enter into with an organization upon joining, according to the text?
What should be clearly stated in an organization's governing rules regarding membership?
What should be clearly stated in an organization's governing rules regarding membership?
What cannot exist without members in an organization?
What cannot exist without members in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of a quorum?
What is the primary purpose of a quorum?
What is the implication of silence in a vote?
What is the implication of silence in a vote?
What is the minimum percentage required for a simple majority?
What is the minimum percentage required for a simple majority?
When is a two-thirds vote required?
When is a two-thirds vote required?
What is the rule regarding motions?
What is the rule regarding motions?
What is the consequence of not respecting the decision of the majority?
What is the consequence of not respecting the decision of the majority?
What action is usually taken if there are no corrections to the minutes?
What action is usually taken if there are no corrections to the minutes?
What does the Chair do if there are corrections to the minutes?
What does the Chair do if there are corrections to the minutes?
What is the usual response if there are no questions on the Treasurer's report?
What is the usual response if there are no questions on the Treasurer's report?
What is the purpose of the Secretary reading the action taken by the Board?
What is the purpose of the Secretary reading the action taken by the Board?
When are recommendations from a Report usually acted upon?
When are recommendations from a Report usually acted upon?
How should the Chair address the order of Standing Committees when calling upon them?
How should the Chair address the order of Standing Committees when calling upon them?
