Practical Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary Terms and Definitions All members must be familiar with parliamentary procedure and terminology to participate in meetings Students will understand their rights as members and their responsibilities during meetings

History of Parliamentary Procedure Originated in English Parliament Early settlers brought a set of guidelines to America to conduct meetings

History of Parliamentary Procedure In 1876, Henry R. Robert published a standardized code of conduct known as Robert’s Rules of Order Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised serves as a guide for conduct of business meetings

Agenda An agenda lists the activities of the meeting in a predetermined order –Call to order –Reciting of SkillsUSA-VICA Creed –Opening ceremony –Roll call to establish a quorum –Minutes of the previous meeting –Officer report

Agenda Committee Reports –Standing –Special/Ad Hoc –Unfinished business –New business –Announcements –Treasurer's report –Adjournment

Four types of motions Main –Introduce a business –Establish a committee –Approve minutes

Types of Motion Subsidiary –Amend a main motion –Amend an amendment –Refer actions to a committee –Table a motion

Types of Motions Privileged –Adjourn –Questions of privilege –Previous questions

Types of Motions Incidental –Division –Point of information –Point of order

Steps for presenting a motion Gain recognition from the presiding officer Stand and address the chairperson State the motion, beginning with the words, “I move that...”