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5. If there is no second to your motion it is lost. <br />6. The Mayor restates your motion. <br />a. The Mayor will say, "It has been moved and seconded that we..." Thus <br />placing your motion before the council for consideration and action. <br />b. The council then has full and free discussion, or may move directly to a vote. <br />c. Once your motion is presented to the council by the Mayor it becomes <br />"assembly property," and cannot be changed by you without the consent of <br />the members. <br />Expanding on your motion. <br />a. The time for you to speak in favor of your motion is at this point in time, <br />rather than at the time you present it. <br />b. The mover is always allowed to speak first. <br />c. All comments and debate must be directed to the Mayor. <br />d. Keep to the time limit fox speaking that has been established. <br />e. The mover may speak again only after other speakers are finished, unless <br />called upon by the Mayor. <br />8. Putting the question to the membership. <br />a. The Mayor asks, "Are you ready to vote on the question?" <br />b. If there is no more discussion, a vote is taken. <br />c. The decision is announced. <br />Voting on a Motion <br />The method of vote on any motion depends on the situation and the bylaws of the <br />commission. Methods used by most organizations are: <br />t. By Voice--The Mayor or Chairman asks those in favor to say, "aye", those opposed to <br />say "no". Any member may move for an exact count. <br />2. By Roll Call--Each member answers "yes" or "no" as his name is called. This method <br />is used when a record of each person's vote is required. <br />3. By General Consent or Unanimous Consent--When a motion is not likely to be opposed, <br />the Mayor says, "If there is no objection..." The council shows agreement by their <br />silence, however, if one member says, "I object," the item must be put to a vote. <br />Parliamentary Procedure is the best way to get things done at your meetings. But, it will only <br />work if you use it properly. <br />1. Allow motions that are in order. <br />2. Have members obtain the floor properly. <br />3. Speak clearly and concisely. <br />4. Obey the rules of debate. <br />5. Most importantly, BE COUKTEOUS. <br />S:\Administration\Council Guidebook\Roberts Rules Intro.doc <br />