Form with which the Directors of a corporation waive the necessity of an annual meeting of directors.
Form with which the Directors of a corporation waive the necessity of an annual meeting of directors.
Motion: To introduce a new piece of business or propose a decision or action, a motion must be made by a group member ("I move that......") to the chairperson. A second motion must then also be made (raise your hand and say, "I second it.") After limited discussion the group then votes on the motion.
The steps in presenting a motion A member obtains the floor and makes a motion. Another member seconds the motion. The chair states the motion. Members debate the motion. The chair puts the motion to a vote. The chair announces the results of the vote and what will happen with the motion.
To make a motion, you must first be recognized and given the floor by the meeting chairperson or presiding officer. Once you have the floor, state the motion as “I move (state your motion here).”
The Chair has the same right to make or second a motion or to debate as the other Board Members. The role of presiding officer need not be assigned to another Board Member while the Chair exercises these rights.
Robert's Rules of Order provides for four general types of motions: main motions, subsidiary motions, incidental motions, and renewal motions. The most important are main motions, which bring before the organization, for its action, any particular subject.
Propose the Motion The presiding officer recognizes the member. Member proposes a motion. When a member of the assembly wishes to discuss a topic or agenda item, he/she must first move that it be approved for discussion. To introduce a motion, say “I move that …” followed by a statement of the proposal.
To introduce a motion, say “I move that …” followed by a statement of the proposal. The motion is not discussed until it has been seconded by someone and stated in full by the chair. purpose of requiring a seconding of a motion is to confirm that more than one member of the assembly wishes to discuss it.
A main motion must be moved, seconded, and stated by the chair before it can be discussed. If you want to move, second, or speak to a motion, stand and address the chair. If you approve the motion as is, simply vote for it.
Motion: To introduce a new piece of business or propose a decision or action, a motion must be made by a group member ("I move that......") A second motion must then also be made (raise your hand and say, "I second it.") After limited discussion the group then votes on the motion.