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Incidental Motions

Lesson 5 of 6

Overview

Incidental motions arise from pending questions and must be decided before business can proceed.

Point of Order

"Point of order!" Calls attention to a rules violation. Chair rules immediately.

Appeal

"I appeal from the decision of the chair." Allows assembly to override chair's ruling.

Parliamentary Inquiry

"Parliamentary inquiry!" Asks the chair a question about procedure.

Key Takeaways
  • Incidental motions arise from pending questions and must be decided before business can proceed.
  • "Point of order!" Calls attention to a rules violation. Chair rules immediately.
  • "I appeal from the decision of the chair." Allows assembly to override chair's ruling.
  • "Parliamentary inquiry!" Asks the chair a question about procedure.
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