CP Disciplinary & Special Proceedings Flashcards

When a motion to 'rescind' previously adopted action is proposed, what vote is required?

Answer: Simple majority with previous notice, or two-thirds without notice

Rescinding requires a two-thirds vote, or a majority vote if previous notice was given, because it reverses a prior assembly action.

The motion to 'ratify' is used to:

Answer: Confirm an action taken without proper authority that the assembly can legally approve

Ratification validates an action taken outside of a meeting or without proper authority, binding the organization to that action retroactively.

Under RONR, an officer may be removed from office by the assembly if:

Answer: The bylaws provide for removal or the assembly has inherent power to do so

The assembly may remove an officer if authorized by the bylaws or, where bylaws are silent, by the assembly's inherent authority over those it elects.

What is the parliamentary term for the procedure that allows the assembly to 'undo' an action taken at a previous meeting?

Answer: Rescind

The motion to rescind strikes out an action taken at a prior meeting; the motion to reconsider applies only within the same meeting.

Which of the following best describes 'special orders'?

Answer: Motions given a higher priority that interrupt regular business at a set time

Special orders are items that the assembly designates to be taken up at a specific time, interrupting other business if necessary.

A 'recess' differs from 'adjournment' in that:

Answer: A recess is a temporary break; adjournment ends the meeting entirely

A recess pauses the meeting temporarily; the assembly resumes from the same point. Adjournment closes the meeting and business resumes only at the next meeting.