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The nine motions described on the previous page represent three classes of motions: <br /> MAIN (main); (SUBSIDIARY (amend, commit,postpone to a certain time, limit <br /> debate, previous question, lay on table);PRIVILEGED (recess, adjourn). These <br /> motions are in the order of their precedence with 1 (main) being the lowest and 9 <br /> (adjourn) being the highest. <br /> The last group of motions to be listed is classified as INCIDENTAL and will not be <br /> numbered because their precedence is different.An incidental motion is in order only <br /> when it is legitimately incidental to another pending motion, or when it is legitimately <br /> incidental in some other way to business at hand;it then takes precedence over any <br /> motions that are pending. <br /> Appeal <br /> A motion that allows you to get a vote by the members present on a decision made <br /> by the chair. "I appeal the decision of the chair in ruling the main motion for an <br /> assessment for the City Clerk out of order." <br /> Parliamentary Inquiry <br /> A request for information concerning parliamentary matters before the group. <br /> "Parliamentary Inquiry"—waits for recognition from the chair. "What method of <br /> voting does the chair propose to use on the pending question?" <br /> Point of Order <br /> A method for calling a possible error to the attention of the chair. "Point of Order" - <br /> waits for a response from the chair - "The motion to amend did not have a second." <br /> Definitions pertaining to motions: <br /> Pending Question <br /> The last motion made which means it is the motion on the floor at that moment. <br /> All Pending Questions <br /> All motions made at this meeting which have not yet been acted upon. <br /> Recognition <br /> The act of the chair in giving you the right to speak or to make a decision. <br /> Putting the Question <br /> The action of the chair in taking a vote on the motion which is pending. <br /> 2 <br />