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| What is the purpose of an appeal? |
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Definition
| The purpose of an appeal is to obtain a decision from the chapter to a question on which the president has made a decision. |
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| What happens if the vote on an appeal results in a tie? |
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Definition
| If the vote on appeal results in a tie, the chair is sustained. |
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| Does an appeal require a second? Majority vote? |
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Definition
| An appeal requires a second and a majority vote. |
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Term
| Is an appeal debatable? Amendable? |
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Definition
| An appeal is debatable except in cases where it is relates to it relates to indecorum (improper conduct), priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking. An appeal is unamendable. |
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| What is the correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair? |
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Definition
The correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair is:
“Mr. /Madam President, I appeal from the decision of the chair.” |
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