Chapter 4 Terms Flashcards
What is abstention?
When a board members obtains from casting a vote - for clearly stated reasons such as
conflict of interest
Ignorance on the matter at thand
What is an action item list?
A list of actions that must be engaged prior to the next meeting as a result of decisions made at a current meeting.
What is an agenda?
The order of business to be conducted at a meeting
What does it mean to amend a motion?
To change a motion by modifying words
What is a ballot?
Written means of voting when secrecy is desired
What is a committee report?
Written documentation of matters to be decided and recommendations due fro committee’s
What is a Debate?
Discussion of a motion ro an issue
What is an executive session?
When boards privately hold discussions and make decisions on sensitivwe matters
What is a financial report?
a report on the communities financial condition/activities
What is a majority?
More than half votes cast
What is a management report?
highlights managers current management/admin activities
What are minutes (meeting?
Documentationof decicions made during a meeting
What is a motion?
Proposal that the board take a stand or take action on a specific matter
What is notice of meeting?
written notice of meeting sent to board members
What is Parliamentary procedure?
set of rules for conduct at meetings
What is Plurality?
More votes than any other option received
What is a proxy?
written statement authorizing another person to cast a vote on the signers behalf.
What is a Quorum?
number of members required to be present for the board to legally conduct the business of the association
What is a Resident’s Forum?
typically held at the beginning of a board meeting, is an open forum for owners and residents to speak
What are Roberts Rules of Order?
- Order 2. courtesy 3. majority rule 4. protection of rights 5. justice
What is seconding a motion?
required support for one other member before a motion can be considered by the group
What is tabling a motion?
Putting aside a motion for future consideration
What doe sit mean to take a motion from the table?
consider a motion previously tabled or set aside
What is a timed agenda?
List of meeting items with a period of time assigned to each
