Simplified Rules of Order

Table of Contents

Preface
Principles of Parliamentary Procedure
Preparing for a Meeting

Procedures Used in Meetings

 Quorum of Members
 The Agenda
 Debate on Motions
 Proper Wording of a Motion
 Roll Call Vote
 Determining Results of a Vote
 Challenging a Ruling of the Chair
 Committee of the Whole
 Voting Rights of the Chair

Simplified Rules of Order

How Motions are Classified
Table 1. Order of Precedence of Motions

The Main Motion

Subsidiary Motions
 Postpone Indefinitely
 Amend
 Refer
 Postpone to a Certain Time
 Limit or Extend Limits of Debate
 Previous Question (To Vote Immediately)
 Table (Lay on the Table)

Privileged Motions
 Orders of the Day
 Question or Point of Privilege
 Recess
 Adjourn
 Fix Time to Which to Adjourn

Incidental Motions
 Point of Order
 Suspension of the Rules
 Objection to the Consideration of a Question
 Consideration by Paragraph or Seriatim
 Division of the Meeting (Standing Vote)
 Motions Related to Methods of Voting
 Motions Related to Nominations
 Requests and Inquiries

Motions That Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly
 Take from the Table
 Rescind
 Reconsider
 Discharge a Committee (From Further Consideration)

Sample Order of Business

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