1. Should the Chair ask if there are any abstentions? In general, no. The Chair should not ask for abstentions; she should only ask who is in favor of or...
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1. Should the Chair ask if there are any abstentions? In general, no. The Chair should not ask for abstentions; she should only ask who is in favor of or...
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1. Do you have to be impartial to chair a meeting? No. The Chair should maintain a position of professional neutrality. And the Chair should convey impartiality (1) by recognizing...
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1. Does Robert’s Rules of Order apply in committees? Some rules can be set aside for committees (small groups of 12 or less). No seconds are required. No debate limits...
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1. Are there different types of majority votes? Yes. Majority means “more than half,” but the threshold number from which a majority is calculated varies depending on the language in...
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This is a quick guide on a call for Division of the Assembly. The Skinny What motion should you use whenever you doubt the accuracy of the announced result of...
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