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Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br />PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING A MAIN MOTION <br /> <br /> <br />NOTE: Nothing goes to discussion without a motion being on the floor. <br /> <br />Obtaining and assigning the floor, A member raises hand when no one else has the floor <br />• The chair recognizes the member by name <br /> <br />How the Motion is Brought Before the Assembly <br /> <br />• The member makes the motion: I move that (or "to") ... and resumes his seat. <br />• Another member seconds the motion: I second the motion or I second it or second. <br />• The chair states the motion: It is moved and seconded that ... Are you ready for the <br />question? <br /> <br />Consideration of the Motion <br /> <br />1. Members can debate the motion. <br />2. Before speaking in debate, members obtain the floor. <br />3. The maker of the motion has first right to the floor if he claims it properly <br />4. Debate must be confined to the merits of the motion. <br />5. Debate can be closed only by order of the assembly (2/3 vote) or by the chair if no <br />one seeks the floor for further debate. <br /> <br />The chair puts the motion to a vote <br /> <br />1. The chair asks: Are you ready for the question? If no one rises to claim the floor, the <br />chair proceeds to take the vote. <br />2. The chair says: The question is on the adoption of the motion that ... As many as <br />are in favor, say ‘Aye’. (Pause for response.) Those opposed, say 'Nay'. (Pause for <br />response.) Those abstained please say ‘Aye’. <br /> <br />The chair announces the result of the vote. <br /> <br />1. The ayes have it, the motion carries, and ... (indicating the effect of the vote) or <br />2. The nays have it and the motion fails <br /> <br />WHEN DEBATING YOUR MOTIONS <br /> <br />1. Listen to the other side <br />2. Focus on issues, not personalities <br />3. Avoid questioning motives <br />4. Be polite