CP CP Disciplinary & Special Proceedings 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a motion to 'rescind' previously adopted action is proposed, what vote is required?
- Simple majority with previous notice, or two-thirds without notice (Correct answer)
- Always a two-thirds vote regardless of notice
- Always a simple majority vote
- Unanimous consent only
Correct 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.
Question 2: The motion to 'ratify' is used to:
- Confirm an action taken without proper authority that the assembly can legally approve (Correct answer)
- Formally end a trial proceeding
- Adopt a substitute version of a pending motion
- Approve minutes at the beginning of a meeting
Correct 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.
Question 3: Under RONR, an officer may be removed from office by the assembly if:
- The board recommends removal
- The bylaws provide for removal or the assembly has inherent power to do so (Correct answer)
- A majority of the membership signs a petition
- Two consecutive meetings are missed without excuse
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is the parliamentary term for the procedure that allows the assembly to 'undo' an action taken at a previous meeting?
- Reconsider
- Rescind (Correct answer)
- Repeal
- Reverse
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes 'special orders'?
- Motions given a higher priority that interrupt regular business at a set time (Correct answer)
- Orders issued by the presiding officer to maintain decorum
- Rules established by a special committee
- Agenda items that require a unanimous vote
Correct 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.
Question 6: A 'recess' differs from 'adjournment' in that:
- A recess requires a motion; adjournment does not
- A recess is a temporary break; adjournment ends the meeting entirely (Correct answer)
- Adjournment requires a two-thirds vote; recess does not
- A recess automatically carries over all pending business to the next meeting
Correct 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.
CP CP Disciplinary & Special Proceedings 2
When a motion to 'rescind' previously adopted action is proposed, what vote is required?