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| Agenda | A list of items to be discussed or acted upon during a meeting. |
| Motion | A formal proposal put forward for debate or decision during a meeting. |
| Second | A statement made by a member to express support for another member's motion, allowing it to be discussed. |
| Amendment | A change or modification proposed to a motion under consideration. |
| Chairperson | The person who presides over the meeting, ensuring that discussions follow the rules and maintaining order. |
| Quorum | The minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting to be considered valid and for decisions to be legally binding. |
| Debate | The discussion or argument on a motion that has been proposed, during which members may speak for or against it. |
| Adjourn | To formally end a meeting. |
| Minutes | The official written record of the proceedings and decisions of a meeting. |
| Call to Order | The announcement by the chair to begin the meeting and bring it to attention. |
| Majority Vote | A vote in which more than half of the members present approve a motion or decision. |
| Roll Call Vote | A voting method in which each member's vote is recorded individually, often by calling out their names. |
| Unanimous Consent | A situation where no member objects to a proposal, allowing it to be approved without a formal vote. |
| Bylaws | The fundamental rules governing the organization, including its purpose, structure, and the conduct of its meetings. |
| Proxy | Authority given by one member to another to vote on their behalf when they are absent. |
| Table a Motion | To postpone or suspend consideration of a motion, either temporarily or indefinitely. |
| Call the Question | A motion to end debate on the current topic and proceed to a vote. |
| Out of Order | An action or remark that violates the rules of the assembly or meeting. |
| Order of Business | The sequence of items on the agenda that will be discussed or acted upon during a meeting. |
| Gavel | A small ceremonial mallet used by the chair to call the meeting to order, maintain order, or signify a decision. |
| Yield the Floor | To relinquish the right to speak, typically allowing another member to speak. |
| Floor | The right to speak during a meeting; when a member "has the floor," they have the right to speak. |
| Division of the Assembly | A call for a clearer indication of the vote, typically requiring members to stand or raise hands to be counted. |
