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CRAFTER 7 Chart V Principal Rules Governing Motions Motions —These are a formal method of bringing business before the council and for stating proposi- tions on which the council will have to make a decision. The list contains the more common motions. Motions can be made only by the councilmembers, clerk or mayor. Requires a second — Motions which have a "yes" after them in this column must be seconded by a councilmember before they can be considered. The maker of a motion may not second his or her own motion. By seconding a motion, a person does not necessarily indicate that he or she is in favor of it. Can interrupt a speaker— Motions which have a "yes" in this column can be made at any time during a council meeting. They may be made even while another person has the floor and is speaking. Debatable —A "yes" in this column means that the council can discuss the merits of the motion. A "no" means that no discussion is allowed, and that the motion must be voted on as soon as it is made and seconded. Amendable— Motions with an affirmative mark in this column can be changed by amendment. Motions with a "no" in this column must be voted on in the same form as the motion was originally made. Vote required to pass —This tells whether the motion requires a simple or a two- thirds majority for passage. Can be reconsidered —This indicates whether or not a motion that was once passed or defeated by the council can be considered again later in the meeting. Requires Can Interrupt Vote Required Can Be . Motions a Second a Speaker Debatable Amendable to Pass Reconsidered L PRIVILEGED MOTIONS' 1. To adjourns Yes No No No Majority No 2. To recess (to take a recess)' Yes No No Yes° Majority No 3. To ask for a question of privilege No Yes No No No Votes — H. SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS' 4. To postpone temporarily Yes No No No Majority No (lay on the table)' 5. To postpone to a definite time Yes No Yes Yes' Majority Yes 6. To postpone indefinitely' Yes No Yes No Majority Only a positive votei 7. To vote immediately on the question Yes No No No 2/3 No (previous question) 8. To place a limitation on debate" Yes No No Yes 2/3 Yes 9. To refer the motion to a committee Yes No Yes Yes Majority Yes 10. To amend a motion, ordinance or Yes No Yes Yes Majority Yes resolution 11. To substitute one motion, ordinance Yes No Yes Yes Majority Yes or resolution for another I11. MAIN MOTIONS 12. Any general motion, resolution, or Yes No Yes Yes Majority's Yes ordinance . 13. To reconsider a motion already Yes Yes Yes No Majority No passed or defeated 14. To consider an action previously Yes No No No Majority No postponed temporarily or laid on table (to remove from the table) 15. To appeal or challenge a ruling by Yes Yes Yes No Majority Yes presiding officer" . 179