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PTRC ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER Guiding Principles: • Everyone has the right to participate in discussion if they wish. • Only urgent matters may interrupt a speaker. • Only one issue can be discussed at a time. • Only one member should speak at a time. • Any member who wants to make a motion, must first request and be granted the floor before speaking. Motions: • A member can make a motion to propose an action or make a decision by saying "I move to ..." o "I move to vote on ..." o "I move to postpone the matter until ..." o "I move to adjourn the meeting." o "I move to approve the meeting minutes." • Another member must second the motion by saying, "I second the motion." • The chair will restate the motion. • It will then go to the floor for discussion/debate. • Following discussion, a motion is needed to end the discussion. Following a second and vote of approval, the original motion can then move to a vote. • The chair will restate the motion and ask for affirmative votes and then negative votes. • A motion passes by majority vote (quorum). • The chair announces the result of the vote and any instructions/next steps. Amending Motions: A motion can be amended by stating, "I move to amend the motion on the floor by (add or strike words or both) ..." The motion to amend must also be seconded and voted on. An amended motion should occur before the vote occurs on the original motion. If you like the idea of a motion being discussed, but you need to reword it beyond simple word changes, you can move to substitute your motion for the original motion. If it is seconded, discussion will continue on both motions and eventually the body will vote on which motion they prefer. Other Actions: If more information is needed, you can call for "Point of Information" or "Point of Inquiry" to get clarification to make better voting decisions. This does not require a second or a vote. The chair will ask you to state your question and information or clarification will be provided.