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General Parliamentary Procedure - Liere
General Parliamentary Procedure
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Agriculture
9th Grade
08/08/2011

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Describe the characteristics that make up an ideal officer.
Definition

An ideal presiding officer possesses the following characteristics:

1. Willingness to work

2. Self confidence

3. Ability to learn parliamentary procedure

4. Well developed voice

5. Neat appearance

6. Fair and impartial judgement

7. Skill in leading people

Term
What qualifications should one have to be on a chapter conducting team?
Definition

 

Members selected to be on a chapter conducting team should possess the following qualifications:

      1. Willingness to work.

      2. Capability of learning parliamentary procedure.

      3. Team spirit.

      4. Well developed voice.

      5. Calmness and self- confidence.

Term
What is the purpose of presenting a motion?
Definition
The purpose of presenting a motion is to bring an item of business before the chapter for consideration and action.
Term
What steps must be completed to present a motion?
Definition

The following steps must be completed to present a motion:

1. Rising and addressing the chair

 2. Recognition by the chair

 3. Making the motion

4. Seconding the motion

 5. Statement of the question by the chair

Term
What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?
Definition

The proper terminology to use when putting the question, or taking the vote, is:

 

“Those supporting the motion that …say aye.  Those opposed say no.” OR “Those in favor of the motion that … raise your hand.  Those opposed raise your hand.”

Term
When does a vote go into effect?
Definition
A vote goes into effect following the announcement of the results of the voting.  A tap of the gavel should follow the announcement of the results.
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What happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie?
Definition
A tie vote means that a motion is lost, assuming the motion requires a majority vote.
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