Parliamentary Practice: An Introduction to Parliamentary Law

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Century Company, 1921 - 203 σελίδες
 

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Σελίδα 36 - I second the motion." The first member then puts the question to vote, by saying, "It has been moved and seconded that Mr. A. act as chairman of this meeting; those in favor of the motion will say aye," and when the affirmative vote is taken, he says, "those opposed will say no.
Σελίδα 173 - Adopt, or after they are adopted, to Amend, or Repeal, or Rescind, the Constitution, By-laws, or Rules of Order or any other rules that require previous notice for their amendment; Elect to membership or office if the member or officer is present and does not decline, or if absent and has learned of his election in the usual way and has not declined; to Reopen Nominations.
Σελίδα 155 - Those opposed, say no. . . . The ayes have it and the word is inserted.
Σελίδα 5 - ... no motion to accept or adopt the recommendations or resolutions, he should resume the floor as soon as the report is read, and make the proper motion to carry out the recommendations, after which he is entitled to the floor for debate as soon as the question is stated. 4. Motions and Resolutions. A motion is a proposal that the assembly take certain action, or that it express itself as holding certain views. It is made by a member's obtaining the floor as already described and saying, "I move...
Σελίδα 93 - ... Instead of the method just described, it is usual, when it is simply a case of improper language used in debate, for the chair to call the speaker to order, or for a member to say, "I call the gentleman to order." The chairman decides whether the speaker is in or out of order and proceeds as before. Appeal. An appeal may be made from any decision of the chair (except when another appeal is pending), but it can be made only at the time the ruling is made. It is in order while another member has...
Σελίδα 158 - The ayes seem to have it, the ayes have it, the motion is adopted, and we stand adjourned without day (sine die).
Σελίδα 109 - That the subject of law reporting be referred to a committee of five, to be appointed by the chair, with instructions to prepare a plan of amendment and report to a future meeting of this association.
Σελίδα 43 - As many as are in favor of the motion to substitute, say aye. . . . Those opposed, say no.
Σελίδα 93 - It is the duty of the presiding officer to enforce the rules and orders of the assembly, without debate or delay. It is also the right of every member, who notices a breach of a rule to insist upon its enforcement. In such cases he shall rise from his seat, and say, "Mr. Chairman, I rise to a point of order.
Σελίδα 8 - I would also offer the following- resolution : Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be extended to Mr.

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