Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance (Adapted from Robert’s Rules of Order)
Glendale Community College practices an adapted version of Roberts Rules of Order. The PDF chart reflects the current parliamentary procedures practiced at Glendale Community College
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| To do this: |
You say this: |
Can interrupt |
Requires second |
Debatable |
Amendable |
Vote required |
| Adjourn |
Motion to adjourn |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Majority |
| Table (MST) |
Motion to table |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Majority |
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Not indefinitely
Refer to a comm.
Postpone until... |
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| Close debate/discussion |
Call the question |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Vote is recorded in minutes as MSC or MSF |
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| Amend a motion |
I move to amend |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
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Amended motion should be recorded in minutes [MSC (1st/2nd) amend motion… |
Committee should vote on amendment then vote for the motion |
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| Bring forward a new motion |
I move that… |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Majority |
| Request information on current motion |
Point of information |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
None |
| Object to procedure |
Point of order |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
None |
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Used when people speak out of order or procedure is not being followed |
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| Withdraw motion |
Withdrawn or I withdraw the motion |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
None |
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The first & seconder must agree to withdraw the motion |
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Quorum: 50% + 1 of voting members as listed on the Blue List.
Vacant seats do not count towards quorum.
“Resource” members are non-voting