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SCRIPT: MOTION TO FIX THE TIME TO WHICH TO ADJOURN
SCRIPT: MOTION TO FIX THE TIME TO WHICH TO ADJOURN |
"Motion A" is pending |
Member: |
I move that when this meeting adjourns, it adjourns to meet [give date and time] at [give location]. |
Chair: |
Is there a second to the motion? [This statement is eliminated if a member calls out "second".] |
2nd member: |
I second the motion. |
Chair: |
It is moved and seconded that when this meeting adjourns, it adjourns to meet [give date and time] at [give location]. This is not a debatable motion.
The question is on the adoption of the motion that when this meeting adjourns, it adjourns to meet [give date and time] at [give location]. This motion requires a majority vote.
All those in favor, say aye. [Pause for response.]
All those opposed, say no.
The affirmative has it, and the motion is adopted; when this meeting adjourns, it adjourns to meet [give date and time] at [give location]. The motion before you is "Motion A". Is there any further discussion?
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The negative has it, the motion is lost, and we have not set a time for a continuation of this meeting. The motion before you is "Motion A". Is there any further discussion? |
RULES FOR MOTION TO FIX THE TIME TO WHICH TO ADJOURN: |
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- Needs a second
- Is not debatable
- Is amendable but the amendment is not debatable
- Needs a majority vote
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