Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its first meeting.
Once you have the floor, state the motion as “I move (state your motion here).” 2. Once the chairperson has heard your motion, any member may second it by saying, “I second the motion,” indicating approval of the motion. A motion may not be discussed or voted on unless it is seconded.
Motion to Approve the Minutes: Once corrections are made, the chair asks for a motion to approve the minutes. A member makes the motion by saying, “I move to approve the minutes as corrected.” Another member must second this motion. This formalizes the approval process and ensures everyone agrees on the corrections.
To introduce a motion, say “I move that …” followed by a statement of the proposal. The motion is not discussed until it has been seconded by someone and stated in full by the chair.
If the Board decides to do what a motion proposes, it “adopts” the motion or the motion is “carried”. If the motion is not carried, it is “rejected. b. If no member seconds the motion, the Chair must be sure that all have heard the request for a second, otherwise, the motion is rejected.
A motion is the topic under discussion (e.g., “I move that we add a coffee break to this meeting”). After being recognized by the president of the board, any member can introduce a motion when no other motion is on the table.
1. Motion: To introduce a new piece of business or propose a decision or action, a motion must be made by a group member ("I move that......") A second motion must then also be made (raise your hand and say, "I second it.") After limited discussion the group then votes on the motion.
Only one thing (motion) can be discussed at a time. A motion is the topic under discussion (e.g., “I move that we add a coffee break to this meeting”).
For motions, include the exact wording of the statement, and the name of the person making the motion. Some organizations might require the name of the person seconding the motion, as well. Bowie adds that if the motion is not worded properly, it's up to the chair to help the member modify the wording.
For motions, include the exact wording of the statement, and the name of the person making the motion. Some organizations might require the name of the person seconding the motion, as well. Bowie adds that if the motion is not worded properly, it's up to the chair to help the member modify the wording.