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Motions – Table of Precedence

 Motion:Usual Purpose:
1.MOTION TO SET THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
requires a mover and a seconder
requires, for adoption, a majority vote
may be debated, but only as to the date and time
• To ensure that those who must leave early know when the next meeting will be held.
2.MOTION TO SET THE TIME TO ADJOURN
requires a mover and a seconder
requires, for adoption, a majority vote
may tie debated, but only as to the time of
adjournment
• To limit the length of the meeting.
3.MOTION TO ADJOURN
requires a mover and a seconder
requires, for adoption, a majority vote
may be debated, but only as the time of
adjournment
• To end the meeting.
4.MOTION TO RECESS
requires a mover and a seconder
requires a majority vote
must be debated
• To provide a pause or break.
5.MOTION TO RAISE A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE
requires a mover only, who may interrupt
another speaker
requires no vote
must not be debated
• To assist rights of members.
• To improve the environment (noise level, ventilation, etc.)
6.MOTION TO RAISE A POINT OF ORDER
requires a mover only, who may interrupt
another speaker
requires no vote
must not be debated
• To correct a failure to comply with the approved rules of order or by-laws.
7.MOTION TO LAY ON THE TABLE OR TO REMOVE FROM THE TABLE
requires a mover and a seconder
requires a majority vote
must not be debated
• To discuss immediately, or to postpone discussion.
8.MOTION TO PUT THE PREVIOUS QUESTION
requires a mover and a seconder
requires a two-thirds vote
must not be debated
• To limit amendments and to have an immediate vote.
9.MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE OR TO EXTEND THE LIMIT OF DEBATE
requires a mover and a seconder
requires a majority vote
must not be debated
• To limit discussion, or to extend the discussion.
10.MOTION TO POSTPONE A DEFINITE DATE AND TIME
requires a mover and a seconder
requires a majority vote
may be debated but only as to the time
• To make way for more urgent business.
• To provide time for further study.
• To ease tensions.
11.MOTION TO COMMIT OF REFER
(e.g. TO A STANDING COMMITTEE OR TO A SPECIAL
COMMITTEE)

requires a mover and a seconder
requires a majority vote
may be debated
• To provide time for further study.
12.MOTION TO AMEND
requires a mover and a seconder
requires a majority vote
may be debated
• To add, delete, or substitute words in the main motion.
13.THE MAIN MOTION
requires a mover and a seconder
requires a majority vote
may be debated
• To make a substantive decision.
14.MOTION TO RESCIND
is a main motion
requires a mover and a seconder
requires a majority vote, if introduced with advance having been given; or, otherwise, a two- thirds vote
• To annul a motion already adopted.

Mission Statement

• to promote and foster effective, efficient, and accountable municipal government in Prince Edward Island;
• to present, as a strong and unified voice, the interests of its member municipalities;
• to guide and assist member municipalities in enhancing their overall operation and decision-making processes; and
• to guide and improve provincial and federal legislation, programs, and policies that reflect and impact upon municipal interests.

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