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Par-law: Motions and purposes

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I move1st 2 words that should be said
MainUsed to introduce new business
SecondSignifies that at least 2 people consider the item worth consideration
Mr. ChairmanWhat you should stand and say to be recognized
AdjournEnds the meeting
Question of PrivilegeAsks for a special privilege that affects the group
Refer to a committeeAllows for small group study
Object to the ConsiderationAvoids discussing the motion before a group
One tap of the GavelSit down
One tap of the GavelMotion passes
One tap of the GavelMeeting is adjourned
Two taps of the gavelCalls the meeting to order
Three taps of the gavelStand-up
Series of short taps of the gavelBe quiet
RecessAllows for informal discussion
Point of OrderAllows for the correction of mistakes
Lay on the TableAllows you to move on to more urgent business
Limit or Extend debateIncreases or decrease the amount of time or number of opportunities for discussion
Previous QuestionEnds discussion
Postpone DefinatelySets a certain time for action on an item
Postpone IndefinatelyKills a motion
AppealAllows members to vote in overthrowing the chairs decision
Division of the AssemblyCalls for a counted vote
Division of the QuestionSeparates a motion into 2 or more parts
Parliamentary InquiryAllows a member to get information about the rules of par-law
Suspend the rulesAllows you to by-pass chapter standing rules
Fix time to adjournSets the time for the next meeting
Point of InformationAllows a member to get information about the group or other facts
ReconsiderBrings a motion back from earlier in the session that had voted upon
RescindBrings a motion back from a prior meeting earlier that had passed and needs undone
Take from the TableBrings a motion back from earlier in the session that had been set aside
Call for the Orders of the DayEnsures adherence to the agenda

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