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Chicago DSA uses Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised (RONR) as the rules of order governing our membership meetings, with the exception of any Special Rules adopted by the body at the beginning of the meeting. These shared norms facilitate our ability to make timely decisions as a large, deliberative body.
Most actions in Robert’s Rules are done through what are called motions. Some motions involve asking the body to take an action. These motions require a “second” person in support, and then debate and/or a vote takes place.
Commonly Used Motions
Commonly Used Motions
“Point of Procedure”, or “Parliamentary Inquiry”
“Point of Procedure”, or “Parliamentary Inquiry”
For questions about the procedure of the meeting, votes, etc. NOT debate.
“Point of Information”, or “Request for Information”
“Point of Information”, or “Request for Information”
For questions, especially about proposals up for vote, that can be answered on a factual basis by someone in the meeting. NOT debate, NOT questions with statements/judgment/debate baked into them, or with non-factual answers.
“Motion to Extend Time”
“Motion to Extend Time”
A request to extend the time for a section of the agenda with a specific amount of time to allow for more debate, conversation, etc. Requires a second, is not debatable (goes straight to a vote), and requires a 2/3rds approval since it would be changing the agreed upon agenda.
“Motion to Limit Debate”
“Motion to Limit Debate”
A request either to limit the amount of time a speaker has to speak for debate, or to limit the amount of time for a section of the agenda. Requires a second, is not debatable (goes straight to a vote), and requires a 2/3rds approval since it would be changing the meeting rules/agenda.
“Motion to Amend”
“Motion to Amend”
A request to amend or alter the motion currently up for debate. Requires a second, debate can occur before a vote, with majority approval.
“Call The Question”, or “Move The Previous Question”
“Call The Question”, or “Move The Previous Question”
A request to end debate on the current motion and go straight to a vote. Requires a second, is not debatable (goes straight to a vote), and requires a 2/3rds approval since it is limiting debate.
“Point of Order”
“Point of Order”
A call to enforce rules that have been broken.
“Appeal the Chair”
“Appeal the Chair”
An appeal to a decision or ruling the chair has made. Requires a second, can be debatable, requires a majority vote.
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