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Running a Meeting as Chair

Lesson 6 of 6

Role of the Chair

The chair presides impartially, maintains order, facilitates business, and protects all members' rights.

Opening the Meeting

"The meeting will come to order." Check quorum, follow the agenda systematically.

Processing Motions

State the motion clearly, ask for debate, put the question to vote, announce results.

Maintaining Order

Recognize speakers fairly, keep debate on topic, enforce time limits, remain neutral.

Key Takeaways
  • The chair presides impartially, maintains order, facilitates business, and protects all members' rig...
  • "The meeting will come to order." Check quorum, follow the agenda systematically.
  • State the motion clearly, ask for debate, put the question to vote, announce results.
  • Recognize speakers fairly, keep debate on topic, enforce time limits, remain neutral.