Officer Handbook Flashcards
Who have the rights to:
1. Attend council
2. Make motions and speak
3. Vote
All Delegates
When is a 2/3 vote necessary?
When limiting or stripping member rights or when changed pre-decided decisions
How many speakers at a time
1
How many questions at a time?
1
When can debate be suspended?
With a 2/3 delegate vote
When are personal remarks out of order?
Always
What is it when the same motion or one essentially like tye last one is brought up?
Out of order
Debate should only be directed at the _____
Motions
Is the motion to adjourn debatable
No
Can the motion to adjourn interrupt a speaker?
No
Is the motion to recess debatable?
Yes
Who votes for a point of order/info?
The chair
Is the motion to appeal the decision of the chair debatable?
Yes
Is the motion to appeal the decision of the chair able to interup a speaker?
No
Is the method of voting debatable?
No
Is a motion to suppress debatable?
No
What’s the needed vote to suppress a motion?
2/3
Can a motion to suppress interrupt a speaker?
Yes
Is the motion to divide a motion debatable?
Yes
What’s the vote needed to divide a motion?
Majority
Can a motion to divide a motion interrupt a speaker?
No
Is a motion to suspend the rules debatable?
No
What’s the needed vote on a motion to suspend the rules?
2/3
Is a motion to take from the table debatable?
No
What’s the needed vote on a motion to take from the table?
Majority
Is a motion to lay on the table debatable?
No
What’s the needed vote on a motion to lay on the table
Majority
Is the motion to call the previous question debatable?
No
What’s the needed vote inorder to immediate voting?
2/3
Is the motion to limit/extend debate debatable?
Yes
What’s the needed vote to limit/extend debate?
2/3
What percentage needs to 2nd a motion to modify a motion?
1/3
Is a motion to modify a motion debatable?
Yes
How many votes does a motion to modify a motion need?
Majority
Is the motion to postpone indefinitely debatable?
Yes
How many votes does a motion to postpone indefinitely need to pass?
Majority
Is “I move…” or “I motion…” correct?
“I move…”
Are officers required to have their phone on them?
Yes
Are officers required to have a laptop during councils?
Yes
How long can delegate speeches?
Up to 3min
How long does questioning last adter a speech?
2min, pending motion to extend
What are leading questions?
Questions that can be answered with yes/no
Do officers ask for motions?
No
Can amendments be made after only speeches of affirmation?
No. At least 1 speech of negation must be presented
Can you suspend the Orders of the day?
No. But you can suspend the rules
