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The Ranked Motions Parliamentary Procedure Knowbook Notes

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The Ranked Motions

Parliamentary Procedure Knowbook Notes

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The Rules of Precedence

The classification of motionsMainSecondary

• Subsidiary• Incidental• Privileged

The Ranked Motions

Motions that bring a question again Motions that bring a question again before the assembly (Restorative)before the assembly (Restorative)

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Rules of Precedence If a motion is pending, one may propose only a

motion of higher precedence – never lower or equal Only one main motion at a time – Secondary motions – all take precedence over

mains; and are related to each other by the rules of precedence If a motion “a” is pending it yields to a motion of

higher rank “b” – “b” takes precedence over “a” Immediately pending question – the last one stated. Motions are proposed in order of precedence, but

voted on in reverse order.

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Classification of motions – and the rules of precedence

Main motions – a proposal for consideration and action – the lowest

Subsidiary – help the assembly “treat or dispose” of another pending motion without a direct vote on it“Applied” to other motions – they can kill it,

alter it, refer it, suspend it, limit debate on it. A Definite Order of precedence – P# (ranked

motions)

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Classification of motions

Privileged motions – do not apply to any motion, but deal with procedures that are so important that members are allowed to interrupt the meeting to propose themHigher precedence than all subsidiary

motions and most incidentalsHave a definite rank among themselves – P#

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Classification of motions

Incidental – motions that are “incidental to the parliamentary situations” Certain situations that require special actions

– an objectionable or divisible motion, a questionable decision, a rule interferes…

No rank – when these motions are in order or “incidental” – they take precedence and must be disposed of immediately before business can proceed (but they yield to most privileged motions.

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Classification of motions

Motions that bring a question again before the assembly (Restorative).Motions that allow the assembly to consider

again a motion that was “finally or temporarily disposed of” earlier in the meeting.

Usually take the rank of the motion that is being restored.

An exception to the rules that a motion disposed of can not be brought again, so there are restrictions….

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Eight Standard Descriptive Characteristics (SDC)

1. Precedence – to which motions does this motion take precedence over, and to which will it yield?

2. Applied – to which other motions can this motion be applied? What other motions can be applied to this motion?

3. Interrupt – can this motion be proposed when another member has the floor or is speaking? Does one need recognition to make this motion?

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Eight Standard Descriptive Characteristics (SDC)

4. Second – does this motion require a second?

5. Debate – is this motion debatable? Is debate limited to this motion or can it extend to the merits of the motion to which it is applied?

6. Amendable – is this motion amendable; and are there any limits on the ways that it can be amended.

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Eight Standard Descriptive Characteristics (SDC)

7. Vote required? Majority? 2/3? Is notice required for this motion?

8. Reconsidered? Can this motion be reconsidered? May it be renewed – and if so, when?

MAKE AN ICON OR SHORTHAND SYMBOL FOR EACH OF THESE SDC!

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Organizing the left side of your Knowbook – the subsidiary motions P# & Name of Motion Purpose/description SDC

Precedence/yields Applies to/applied to it Interrupt Debatable Second Amendable Vote Reconsider

Blank Effect of adoption Special rules or

explanations

Form/response

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#1 Main Motion – introduce business

Two types Original – substantive question as

a new subject Incidental – a procedure or past or

future actions proposed when no business is pending

SDC P A I ˂ 2 Amend V ?

Effect – chapter is obligated

Special rules Motions never in order

• Conflict with law/by-law• Same question• Outside scope• Propose a negative• Dilatory

Making changes to main motions - depends upon who owns them

Form/response – “I MOVE THAT… Clear, concise, complete Response – It has been…

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#2 Postpone Indefinitely

Used to kill a main motion without a direct vote on MM

SDC P A I ˂ 2 Amend V ?

Effect – kills a motion for the duration of the meeting

Relationship to other motion, if PI is pending and MM is committed – PI

is lost MM is postponed or

tabled – PI goes with the main

Form/response…

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#3 Amend Modifies the pending motion

before the PM itself is acted upon

Two Degrees – primary and secondary

SDC P A I ˂ 2 Amend V ?

Effect – modifies the pending motion, but does not adopt it.

Rules Germane Some amendments always

out of order• Adoption of amendment =

rejection of amended mtn• Makes the amended mtn

contrary/identical to one already disposed of

• Frivolous, absurd• Change amended 2nd motion

to another 2nd motion “friendly” amendment

Form/response Five ways to amend Response -

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#4 Commit or refer To place the main motion in

a committee for investigation or action

Variations Small committees – Entire assembly with

unlimited debate Recommit

SDC P A I ˂ 2 Amend V ?

Effect – Small – places the question

in a committee as specified by the motion

Entire – allows unlimited debate

Complete motions to commit -

Incomplete motions to commit –

Powers of committees – Vacancies on committees Dilatory motions Form/response

Small committee Entire assembly

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#5 Postpone Definitely (certain time)

To defer action on a pending main motion until a specified day, meeting, time or event.

SDC

Effect – the pending main motion (and any adhering subsidiary motions) are postponed and made a general or special order.

Rules How Long postponed? Can’t be used like PI or

Table. Debate on postponed

motions Used to prevent

discussion before a specific time

Form/Response – general or special orders

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#6 Limit or Extend Limits of Debate and #7 Previous question– two motions which control debate on one or a series of related motions Limit or extend

• Limit # or duration• Increase # or duration• Set time limit on all

Previous question – • Close debate now• Prevents all lower subs

SDC

Effect – creates “order” re debate which must be “exhausted” by disposing of the affected motions

Rules Apply to one or a

series of motions Limit lower subs when

pending and after adoption

Order is exhausted when..

Not allowed in committees

Form/response

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#8 Lay on the Table To set aside a motion for

more urgent business Can’t be qualified Can be taken off the table

at any time by majority so long as some intervening business has occurred

Only for urgent business SDC

Effect – places the pending main motion, and all adhering secondary motions “on the table”

Rules Not PI or PD Can be used even if PQ is

called Tabled motion can’t be taken

off until intervening business Tabled motions taken off in

same form as tabled Tabled motions must be taken

off within specific time limits Out of Order –

• No urgency• Absurd or PI or PD

Form/response

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Organizing Side two of your Knowbook – the privileged motions

Blank Purpose/description SDC

Precedence/yields Applies to/applied to it Interrupt Debatable Second Amendable Vote Reconsider

P# & Name of Motion Effect of adoption Special rules/explanations

Form/response

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Allows one member to demand adherence to agenda, unless 2/3 vote otherwise

SDC

#9 Orders of the Day Effect – once called, president

must return to the orders to the orders unless 2/3 vote to deviate

Special rules – When in order How to set aside an

established order When renewed

Form/response

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Permits urgent requests or motions related to the rights and privileges of members – two steps Rising – The question-

SDC

#10 Question of Privilege

Rules – Two types What happens to

interrupted business Form/response – steps

in rising to a question of privilege

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To provide a short recess while business is pending –

Two types Privileged Incidental main

SDC – for privileged

#11 Recess Effect – interrupts the

proceedings for the duration of the recess without closing the meeting - business is resumed exactly where it left off

Rules – Recesses schedule in

the agenda Reasons for recess

Form/response

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To end the meeting Two types

Privileged - unqualifed Incidental main

SDC - privileged

#12 Adjourn Effect – closes the

meeting Rules

What happens to pending business

Parliamentary steps in order even when adjourn is pending or adopted

Dilatory motions Adjournment without a

motion Form/response

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Sets a time for a continuation of the present meeting (adjourned meeting).

Two types – Privileged Incidental main

SDC

#13 Fix the time to which to adjourn

Effect – creates an adjourned meeting with no effect on when the current meeting will adjourn

Special rules Not fix time AT which

to adjourn Goes with other

motions Business at an

adjourned meeting Form/response