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The Scientific and Technical Visualization presentations and materials were produced by the members of the state team from Guilford County High Schools that developed the new curriculum and training materials. The members were: Phyllis Jones and Roy Kimmons.
Modifications to support Charlotte Mecklenburg High School standards were made in the summer of 2007 by Rick Lacek, also a member of the state team that developed the new curriculum and training materials.
CTE Program Coordinator: Barbara Boyd
July1,2007
1.01Demonstrate basic business meeting skills
Parliamentary ProcedurePrinciples & Purposes
Majority rulesMinority has the right to express
opinionsJustice and courtesy for all
Parliamentary ProcedurePrinciples & Purposes
One item is considered at a timeMaintain order at all timesBusiness is transacted as quickly
as possible
Terms & Definitions Parliamentary Procedure
A set of rules for conduct at meetings which keeps assemblies orderly and guarantees that all people have equal opportunity to express themselves
Item of Business A single matter to be discussed or acted on by
an organization
Terms & Definitions Assembly
A group of persons gathered for any purpose
Debate Any discussion of opposing ideas relating to a
motion being considered
Minutes The official written record of what was said and
done in a meeting
Terms & Definitions Committee
A group of people delegated to study, investigate, make recommendations, and report on certain matters
Ad Hoc A special committee formed to consider a single
matter Unfinished Business
Any business previously discussed and held over from a previous meeting
Terms & Definitions Standing
A regular committee which usually serves for a one year period to plan/carry out activities that fall w/in a certain subject matter
Majority vote More than half the votes cast
Two-thirds vote Two-thirds or more of the legal votes cast
Terms & Definitions Second
An indication by a member that he or she wants to consider the motion just proposed by another member
Pending motion The immediate motion before the assembly
Meeting An official gathering of the members in order to
transact business
Terms & Definitions
Minority Less than half
Majority More than half
Quorum The number of members needed to be present
to legally transact business
Purpose of Using a Motion
To bring a question before the assembly for consideration.
Motions & their Purposes Main motion
To present an item of business for consideration and action by the assembly
Amend To change a main motion in some way; add to,
take away from, or substitute words for
Postpone To defer action of a motion until a later time
Motions & their Purposes Point of order
To call attention to a mistake in correct parliamentary procedure made during the meeting
Question of privilege To ask a question or call attention to the assembly
of an important issue during the meeting
Division of the assembly To revote in a specific counting method especially
after using a voice vote
Motions & their Purposes Refer
To place a motion in the hands of a committee
Previous question To immediately stop debate and go directly to a
vote
Adjourn To dismiss a meeting
Steps for Processing aMain Motion Obtain the floor
Be recognized by the Chair by standing and saying Mr. Chairman
Chair assigns the floor The Chair recognizes one of the members by
pointing or nodding Member makes the motion
States “I move that …” Another member seconds the motion
Steps for Processing aMain Motion
Chair restates the motion to the assembly Motions is discussed/debated by the
assembly Vote is taken on the motion Vote is announced and appropriate action
is taken
Methods of Voting Secret ballot Voice
Used on majority vote motions by stating Aye or No
Show of hands Used in smaller assemblies to count votes
Methods of Voting Rising
Used in larger assemblies to count the votes
General Consent Used in matters generally understood to
have no objection
Order of Business Should be developed for each
business meeting Follow outline and plug in what would
be appropriate to individual business meetings
Order of Business
Opening Call to order, emblem ceremony, pledge to flag)
Roll Call Reading of Secretary’s minutes Treasurer’s report Committee reports
Standing Ad Hoc
Order of Business Unfinished business New business Program
Speaker, film, etc
Adjournment Refreshments
Guidelines for a Good Meeting
Advance planning Start and stop the meeting on time Follow the order of business Have well-prepared and organized
committee reports Involve all members in some way Provide entertainment or refreshments
Raps of the Gavel& their PurposesOne rap
Everyone should be seatedTwo raps
The meeting is called to orderThree raps
Everyone should stand up