| 1) Can be adapted to fit the needs of any group. | | |
| 2) Introduces subjects to the group. | | |
| 3) Wait until the last speaker is finished then rise and address the chair by saying "Mr. or Madam Chairperson". Give your name. The chair will recognize you by repeating your full name. | | |
| 4) Fair to everyone through majority rules. | | |
| 5) Alter how the main motion is treated. Must be voted on before the main motion. | | |
| 6) Say " I make a motion that we......". Always express your motion affirmatively. Avoid personal comments and stay on the subject being discussed. | | |
| 7) Allows for democratic process without disciminating against individuals rights as members of an organization. | | |
| 8) Are most urgent! Concern special or important matters. | | |
| 9) Another member needs to say " I second the motion." The chair can call for a second, but if no one answers, your motion will not be considered and is considered "dead" at that point. | | |
| 10) Questions of procedure that surface out of other motions already made. | | |
| 11) The chair must say, "It is moved and seconded that we.....". After the chair states the motion, consultation begins or voting can take place. | | |
| 12) The mover is allowed to speak first, then focus all comments to the chairperson. The Sergeant of Arms will be responsible for keeping time during all discussion throughout the meeting. | | |
| 13) The chair asks, "Is the membership ready for the question?" If there is no more discussion a vote is taken. The chair will announce the results. | | |