Beyond the Gavel.pptx

BEYOND THE GAVEL A Quick introduction to Parliamentary Procedure! Parliamentary Procedure ⚫Definition ⚫Correct rules for conducting a successful meeting. of Parliamentary Procedure? ●To enable an organization to conduct business with speed & efficiency. ●To protect the rights of each individu...

BEYOND THE GAVEL A Quick introduction to Parliamentary Procedure! Parliamentary Procedure ⚫Definition ⚫Correct rules for conducting a successful meeting. of Parliamentary Procedure? ●To enable an organization to conduct business with speed & efficiency. ●To protect the rights of each individual ●To preserve the spirit of harmony within the group. What is Parli-Pro? ⚫Way to effectively run a meeting ⚫3 Major Purposes: ⚫Ensure that majority rules ⚫Protect the rights of the minority ⚫Do one thing at a time ⚫ Maintain order ⚫Robert’s Rules of Order ⚫The generally accepted rules that govern Parli Pro Who are the key players? ⚫Chairman ⚫Person who conducts the meeting with a gavel ⚫ Item used to begin the meeting ⚫ Cannot debate, votes to make or break a tie ⚫ Must be fair, clear, give instructions. ⚫Secretary ⚫Person who keeps minutes ⚫ Written record of proceedings of meeting ⚫Floor Members ⚫Those who debate ⚫ Way to discuss motions What are the Four Main Principles? ▪Focus on one item at a time ▪Extend courtesy to everyone ▪Observe the rule of Majority Precedence of Motions ⚫Right of the speaker to have their motion heard and not interrupted. ⚫One motion must be dealt with at a time this is the order of consideration. Kinds of Motions ⚫Privileged Motions ⚫Incidental Motions ⚫Subsidiary Motions ⚫Unclassified Motions ⚫Main Motions Main Motion ● Used to present any New item of Business. ● Only one Main Motion at a time. ● All Other Motions & Actions in relation to Parliamentary Procedure are applied to the Main motion. But HOW!! Easy 5 Step Process ▪Gain recognition from Chair. ▪State Motion ▪Motion must be Seconded ▪Debate Motion ▪VOTE “I move “I move that…” to….” Ex. “I move that the FFA sponsor an Agricultural Literacy Day” Restorative The Motions that are unclassified. Commonly used to take up business again after it has been dealt with. EXAMPLES: Take from the Table Reconsider Rescind Subsidiary Most Frequently used! Brought up and applied to the Main motion They: •Assist •Postpone •Modify & •Dispose of the Main Motion. EXAMPLES: Amend, Refer to a Committee Limit Debate Etc Incidental Motions Deal with Procedure and not the business on the floor. Incidental - “brought around by Chance” Must be Dealt with Immediately Usually undebatable and only rarely amendable EXAMPLES: Point of Order Appeal the Decision of the Chair. ETC. Privileged Motions Do not refer or affect the current motion or pending business. Deal with Personal Rights and privileges •Allowed to interrupt meetings •Take Precedence over all other motions •Are not Debatable EXAMPLES: To Adjourn To Take a Recess To Raise a Question of Privilege.