Robert's Rule of Order Flashcards by Alicia Arterbury

Introduce a new item

a. Subsidiary
b. Privilege
c. Main

Main Motions

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Change of affect how to handle a main motion (vote on this before main motion)

a. Privilege
b. Main
c. Subsidiary

Subsidiary Motions

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Urgent or important matter unrelated to pending business

a. Privileged
b. Subsidiary
c. Incidental

Privileged Motions

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Questions procedure of other motions (must consider before the other motions)

a. Incidental
b. Main
c. Subsidiary

Incidental Motions

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“I move to introduce…”

a. Majority
b. 2/3
c. Chair

Majority Vote

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“I move to amend the motion by II (add or strike words or both)”

a. 2/3
b. Majority
c. Chair

Majority

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“I move that we refer the matter to committee.”

a. Chair
b. 2/3
c. Majority

Majority

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“I move to postpone the matter until…”

a. No Vote
b. Majority
c. 2/3

Majority

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“I move the previous question.” (End Debate)

a. Majority
b. 2/3
c. Chair

Majority

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“Point of order.” (Object to Procedure)

a. Chair
b. Majority
c. No Vote

Chair Decision

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“I move that we recess until…”

a. 2/3
b. Majority
c. Chair

Majority

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“I move to adjourn the meeting.”

a. Majority
b. 2/3
c. No Vote

Majority

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“Point of information.” (Request Information)

a. No Vote
b. Majority
c. Chair

No Vote

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“I move to overrule the chair’s ruling.”

a. 2/3
b. Chair
c. Majority

Majority

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“I move to extend the time by ___ minutes.”

a. 2/3
b. Majority
c. Chair

2/3

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Point of order.” (Enforce Rules / Point Out Incorrect Procedure)

a. Chair
b. No Vote
c. Majority

No Vote

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“I move to table…”

a. Majority
b. 2/3
c. No Vote

Majority

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“I call for a division.” (Verify Voice Vote with Count)

a. Majority
b. No Vote
c. Chair

No Vote

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I object to consideration of this matter…”

a. 2/3
b. Majority
c. Chair

2/3

“I move to take from the table…”

a. Majority
b. 2/3
c. Chair

Majority

I move to reconsider our action to…”

a. Majority
b. 2/3
c. No Vote

Majority

“I move to suspend the rules and consider…”

a. 2/3
b. No Vote
c. Majority

2/3

“I move to go into executive session.” (Close the Meeting)

a. Majority
b. 2/3
c. Chair

Majority

“Point of privilege” (Personal Preferences - noise, room temperature, distractions)

a. Majority
b. 2/3
c. No Vote

No Vote

The order of precedence from highest ranking to lowest ranking a. Subsidiary, Privilege, Main b. Privilege, Subsidiary, Main c. Privilege, Main, Subsidiary

Privilege, Subsidiary, Main

Name the Privileged Motion a. Adjourn, Recess, Question of privilege b. Lay on the table, Previous Question, Limit or extend debate, Postpone to a certain time, Commit or refer, Amend, Postpone indefinitely c. Adjourn, Question of privilege, Recess

Adjourn, Recess, Question of privilege

6 type of Motions

1. Main 2. Subsidiary 3. Privileged 4. Incidental 5. Motion to Table 6. Motion to Postpone

An example of a Subsidiary Motion is: a. Adjourning a meeting b. Questioning a privilege c. Postponing to a certain time

Postponing to a certain time

____________ motions bring an item of business to the body for consideration. It can only be made when no other motion is pending and ranks lowest in the order of precedence of motions a. Subsidiary b. Incidental c. Main

Main

During the Med Exec meeting, you wish to Register a Complaint, you say: a. I challenge the process b. I rise to a question of privilege c. I ask for a postponement

I rise to a question of privilege

What type of vote is needed to Close a Debate? a. 2/3 b. Majority c. The Chair determines when to close a debate

2/3

_____ do not relate to the pending business but have to do with special matters of immediate importance that should be allowed to interrupt the consideration of anything else. a. Main motion b. Subsidiary motion c. Privileged motion

Privileged motion

Some medical staff committees will allow a meeting to be called to order without a _______ but will not take action on any issues until the Quorum is present. a. Chair b. Medical Staff Professional (MSP) c. Quorum

Quorum

What motion is defined as pending business but have to do with special matters of immediate importance that should be allowed to interrupt the consideration of anything else. a. Main Motion b. Privileged Motion c. Incidental Motion

Privileged Motion

______ is the number or proportion of the members that must be present in order to transact business. a. Majority b. Quorum c. Whole

Quorum

____________ motions assist the body in considering or disposing of a main motion? a. Subsidiary b. Incidental c. Privileged

Subsidiary

Which one of the following is not a privileged motion? a. Question of privilege b. Lay on the table c. Adjourn

Lay on the table

What kind of motion has no order of precedence and arises incidentally and decided immediately? a. Main Motion b. Incidental Motion c. Privileged Motion

Incidental Motion

Which is NOT a Subsidiary Motion? a. Adjourn b. Postpone Indefinitely c. Amend

Adjourn

Motions that bring about a question do not quite fit under the categories of the Parliamentary Motions Guide and can only be made: a. While no other business is pending b. To assist the body in disposing of a main motion c. When the motion last proposed is considered and disposed of first

While no other business is pending

Robert’s Rules of Order — 11th Edition (RONR) is the most widely used parliamentary manual in the United States, with various versions used by approximately 80% of organizations. The second most commonly used parliamentary authority is: a. The New Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, which is used by approximately 15% b. Demeter’s Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure, used by about 5% of groups c. Sturgis’s Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, percentage if use not stated

The New Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, which is used by approximately 15%

Parliamentary law protects the rights of the _____________, while assuring the will of the ___________. a. Majority, Minority b. Minority, Majority c. Patients, Doctors

Minority, Majority

Which of the below is the most widely used parliamentary manual in the United States? a. Demeter’s Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure b. The New Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure c. Robert’s Rules of Order

Robert’s Rules of Order

A motion to “Amend” falls under what type of motion? a. Main b. Privileged c. Subsidiary

Subsidiary

Most groups formally adopt written rules of parliamentary procedure. How is this accomplished for the medical staff? a. Adopting a bylaws provision specified manual of parliamentary law and edition be the authority b. Once quorum is established, take a majority vote c. Medical Executive Committee in conjunction with medical director decides

Adopting a bylaws provision specified manual of parliamentary law and edition be the authority

Privileged Motion

What is the precedence of Motions? a. Main Motion, Secondary Motion, Privileged Motion b. Privileged Motion, Incidental Motion, Main Motion c. Privileged Motion, Subsidiary Motion, Main Motion

Privileged Motion, Subsidiary Motion, Main Motion