Robert's Rules of Order

The book of authority of parliamentary law

Assures that all sides of an issue are treated fairly and that everyone has an opportunity to discuss and vote

Method of voting where individuals say "aye" or "no"

Method of voting where you stand or show of hands

Method of voting where you write on paper ballot often used for elections and nominations

Method of voting where the secretary asks each member to state vote

Single majority (Majority)

51% (one vote more than 1/2) the votes cast/members present. This type of vote is necessary on the following types of motions: Adjourn, Refer to a committee, Amend, Main motion, Take from the table, lay on the table

2/3 of the members voting must vote for the motion, usually used when motion limits the rights of members, used for the following types of motions: previous question

The number of members required to conduct business

The symbol of authority, different taps from it means different things

Using the gavel, this is performed. It means for members to be seated, or the meeting is adjourned or is the result of a vote being announced

Using the gavel, this is performed. It means that the meeting is called to order

Using the gavel, this is performed. It means that members should stand on the last tap.

Using the gavel, this is performed. It means to be quiet and orderly.

Is the highest ranking motion of all the motions and basically can be made at any time. It requires majority of the votes and is the method to end the meeting.

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Parliamentary Law

Unit A: Parli Pro

Term	Definition
Robert's Rules of Order	The book of authority of parliamentary law
Parliamentary Law	Assures that all sides of an issue are treated fairly and that everyone has an opportunity to discuss and vote
Voice vote	Method of voting where individuals say "aye" or "no"
Rising vote	Method of voting where you stand or show of hands
Secret ballot	Method of voting where you write on paper ballot often used for elections and nominations
Roll Call	Method of voting where the secretary asks each member to state vote
Single majority (Majority)	51% (one vote more than 1/2) the votes cast/members present. This type of vote is necessary on the following types of motions: Adjourn, Refer to a committee, Amend, Main motion, Take from the table, lay on the table
Two-thirds majority	2/3 of the members voting must vote for the motion, usually used when motion limits the rights of members, used for the following types of motions: previous question
Quorum	The number of members required to conduct business
Gavel	The symbol of authority, different taps from it means different things
1 tap	Using the gavel, this is performed. It means for members to be seated, or the meeting is adjourned or is the result of a vote being announced
2 taps	Using the gavel, this is performed. It means that the meeting is called to order
3 taps	Using the gavel, this is performed. It means that members should stand on the last tap.
Series of taps	Using the gavel, this is performed. It means to be quiet and orderly.
Adjourn	Is the highest ranking motion of all the motions and basically can be made at any time. It requires majority of the votes and is the method to end the meeting.

Created by: sbrouth

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