Parliamentary Procedures Flashcards
In a democratic society, the rules ensure
freedom and respect for all
What does the HOD do
Formally deliberates policy
Power to charge board to carry out activity on behalf of the association
Approves the goals of the association that drives all member services and initiatives
A deliberative assembly operates how
according to bylaws which can only be revised by giving “notice” and by a 2/3 vote of the body
A deliberative assembly must follow
Special rules of order, rules of order, and the parliamentary authority
The parliamentary authority - the most commonly used parliamentary authority is what
Robert’s rules of order (newly revised) 11th edition, 2011 (RONR XI)
All APTA components use that rules
RONR XI
What is a main motion
Introduces business “I move that…”
Must be seconded
Should not be ambiguous
Amendments allow what
Allow you the change ideas and improve upon the motion
Debatable motions
Postpone definitely Refer or commit Amend Postpone indefinitely Main motion
Debatable motions - postpone definitely
Allows you to take up the motion later (like after recess)
Debatable motions - Refer or commit
Refer an issue to a smaller group such as a committee - giving it to a smaller group to discuss further
Debatable motions - Postpone indefinitely
Kill a motion
Debatable motions - main motion
Get your motion on the floor
Main motions at mock house - called what
RCs - Reference committee assigns a specific number to each main motion that will be brought to the HOD
Main motions at mock house - RCs - order of the main motions or RCs is determined by what
The type of motion and subject Bylaws Standing Rules Vision/Mission Motions not heard in previous year Amend something previously adopted New motions Courtesy
Undebatable motions - subsidiary
Lay on the table
Previous question
Limit/Extend limits debate
Undebatable motions - subsidiary - Lay on the table
Something urgent occurs that prompts an interruption
Undebatable motions - subsidiary - Previous question
Vote to stop debate about the previous question - need 2/3 vote because it cuts off member rights
Undebatable motions - subsidiary - limit/extend limits debate
charge the rules of debate affecting time
Not debated - just voted on
How amendments are written - inserting or adding words
Words are underlined and bolded within the sentence or paragraph where they are proposed to be inserted or added
How amendments are written - striking words
Words proposed to be struck are shown with strikeouts for those words intended to be removed
How amendments are written - limit/extend limits debate
Change the rules of debate affecting time
Undebatable motions - privileged
Fix the time to adjourn Adjourn Recess Raise a question of privilege Call for the orders of the day
Undebatable motions - privileged - Fix the time to which to adjourn
Set a time to meet in the future
Undebatable motions - privileged - Adjourn
End the meeting
Undebatable motions - privileged - Recess
Take a short break
Undebatable motions - privileged - Raise a question of privilege
Personal privilege or of the assembly - relate to something other than the agenda
Undebatable motions - privileged - call for the orders of the day
Adhere to the agenda
Amendments - Germane - Strike words
Contiguous words in one place only
Amendments - Germane - Insert words
In one place only
Amendments - Germane - Strike and insert words
Same place
Amendments - Germane - Add words
To the end of a sentence or add a sentence at the end of a paragraph
Amendments - Germane - substitute
When you want to amend in more than one place, replace the whole sentence, paragraph, or motion
So many places that you want to amend so you just substitute it with something else
Dissecting a main motion
Category (Research, Ed, Practice)
Is there a follow up date
Have financial implications been assessed
Who will benefit if passes - will anyone be harmed
How does it serve the profession better
Why is it needed
