In the world of parliamentary procedure, there are main motions, and then there are “non-main” motions. In the category of “non-main” motions, also called secondary motions, are motions to Table,...
Read MoreIn the world of parliamentary procedure, there are main motions, and then there are “non-main” motions. In the category of “non-main” motions, also called secondary motions, are motions to Table,...
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