CMC Meeting Administration & Parliamentary Procedure 2

Question 1

Under Robert's Rules of Order, what is the minimum number of members required to conduct business at a meeting?

Accepted Answer

A quorum as defined in the bylaws or governing law

Answer

A quorum is the minimum number of members required to transact official business, as defined in the organization's bylaws or applicable law.

Question 2

Which motion takes precedence over all other motions and is not debatable?

Accepted Answer

Motion to Adjourn

Answer

The Motion to Adjourn is a privileged motion with the highest precedence and is generally not subject to debate.

Question 3

When a council member wishes to speak against a motion they previously seconded, what must they do?

Accepted Answer

They may speak against it without restriction since seconding only shows interest in debate

Answer

Seconding a motion only indicates that another member wants the motion considered; it does not commit the seconder to supporting it.

Question 4

What is an 'executive session' in the context of municipal meetings?

Accepted Answer

A closed, non-public meeting to discuss confidential matters permitted by law

Answer

An executive session is a closed meeting where the governing body discusses matters exempt from open meeting requirements, such as personnel or litigation.

Question 5

The motion 'to lay on the table' is properly used to:

Accepted Answer

Temporarily set aside a motion when urgent business arises

Answer

Tabling a motion temporarily suspends its consideration so the body can address more urgent matters, with the intent to resume it later.

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CMC Meeting Administration & Parliamentary Procedure 2