1. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Ms. Cauthen

2. DEMONSTRATE THE PROCESS USED IN CONDUCTING BUSINESS MEETINGS IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS. 2.00

3. EXPLAIN THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE IN CONDUCTING BUSINESS MEETINGS. 2.01

4. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Using well-defined rules from Roberts Rules of Order to conduct business using a formal, organized approach.

5. MAIN OBJECTIVES OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW 1. Focus on one item at a time – helps prevent confusion. 2. Extend courtesy to everyone – recognize before speaking. 3. Observe the rule of majority – keeps unpopular ideas from being adopted. 4. Ensure the rights of the minority – all sides can make motions, second motions, discuss and vote.

6. PRESIDING OFFICER SHOULD BE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL – SHOULD LEAVE THE CHAIRMAN’S STATION AND RELINQUISH CHAIRMAN’S DUTIES TO DISCUSS OR PRESENT A POINT OF VIEW.

7. MANY ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING FFA, HAVE RITUALS TO EXPLAIN EMBLEMS OR SYMBOLS AND TO EMPHASIZE TRADITIONS AND BELIEFS. RITUALS INCLUDE OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES, DEGREE CEREMONIES, CREEDS, ETC.

8. AGENDA An agenda or list of what will be done at a business meeting should be prepared before the meeting.

9. COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES Parliamentary Procedure CDE is a team leadership activity, whereas, creed, extemporaneous speaking and prepared public speaking are individual leadership activities.

10. DEMONSTRATE KEY PARLIAMENTARY ABILITIES USED IN A BUSINESS MEETING. 2.02

11. MAIN MOTION To present a new idea or item of business (only one item of business can be on floor or before the group at the same time)

12. STEPS TO MAKE A MAIN MOTION 1. Address presiding officer 2. Receive recognition to speak 3. State motion – “I move to …” or “I move that…” 4. Another member seconds motion (to show that more than one person wants the item of business before the group). 5. Motion is discussed 6. Vote on motion 7. Chair announces result of vote

13. REFER TO A COMMITTEE Places the motion in a committee and motion should include: 1. Number on committee. 2. How appointed. 3. Powers and duties. 4. When to report back.

14. POINT OF ORDER Used to correct a parliamentary mistake “Mr./Mrs. Chairperson, I rise to a point of order.”

15. DIVISION OF THE ASSEMBLY OR HOUSE Used to get a counted vote when it is difficult to tell which side won

16. PREVIOUS QUESTION Used to stop discussion/debate (requires 2/3 majority vote) “I call the previous question.”

17. ADJOURN Used to close the meeting (requires simple majority vote)