Making Sense of Motions

Description: Introduction and key information about motions, what they are, how they work. Content will enable user to take an active part in board meetings or other assemblies that use motions to carry out their business.

Details: Motions are essential to the system of parliamentary procedure, yet many people are confused about what they are and how to use them. We cover the essentials, as follows:

I.                     Main motion

II.                   Amendment

III.                  Refer to Committee

IV.                Call the Question

V.                  Point of Order

VI.                Point of Information

VII.               Default Setting

VIII.             Precedence of Motions

Includes a set of seven examples and a chart giving specifics about the 13 ranked motions and other types of motions.

This Mastery Lesson is the syllabus for our online course “Making Sense of Motions.” If you purchase the Mastery Lesson and later decide you want to take the online course, you may obtain a $5.50 discount.