Meeting success: Simple steps to presenting a motion

Using motions in a meeting keeps the meeting on target and ensures the will of the meeting is recorded. These simple steps ensure that motions are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
1. Rise and attempt to get the Chairman's attention. Wait to be recognised.
2. Chairman recognises speaker by name.
These two steps are called "Obtaining the floor."
3. Having obtained the floor, state the motion "I move that ..." Explain the motion.
4. Another member seconds the motion showing that more than one member wants the matter considered.
5. The chair states the motion.
6. The chair asks for discussion if the motion is debateable.
7. The Chair puts the question. (asks for a vote)
8. The Chair announces the result of the vote.

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