Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies

Forside
Scott, Foresman, 1898 - 218 sider

Inni boken

Andre utgaver - Vis alle

Vanlige uttrykk og setninger

Populære avsnitt

Side 14 - And whether these forms be in all cases the most rational or not, is really not of so great importance. It is much more material that there should be a rule to go by, than what that rule is; that there may be a uniformity of proceeding in business not subject to the caprice of the Speaker or captiousness of the members. It is very material that order, decency, and regularity be preserved in a dignified public body, 2 Hats.
Side 109 - As many as are in favor (as the question may be), say Aye;" and after the affirmative voice is expressed, "As many as are opposed, say No...
Side 158 - The rules of parliamentary practice, comprised in Jefferson's Manual, shall govern the House in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the standing rules and orders of the House, and joint rules of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Side 32 - After a motion is stated by the Speaker, or read by the Clerk, it shall be deemed to be in the possession of the House, but may be withdrawn at any time before a decision or amendment.
Side 125 - THE GREAT PURPOSE OF ALL RULES AND FORMS, IS TO SUBSERVE THE WILL OF THE ASSEMBLY RATHER THAN TO RESTRAIN IT; TO FACILITATE, AND NOT TO OBSTRUCT, THE EXPRESSION OF THEIK DELIBERATE SENSE.
Side 155 - If the society is one that expects to own real estate, it should be incorporated according to the laws of the state in which it is situated...
Side 172 - XI. Introduction of Business. 54. Any member wishing to bring business before the assembly, should, without it is very simple, write down in the form of a motion, what he would like to have the assembly adopt, thus: Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be tendered to the citizens of this community for their hearty welcome and generous hospitality. When there is no other business before the assembly, he rises and addresses the chairman by his title, thus: "Mr. Chairman...
Side 151 - I move that a committee of five be appointed by the chair to draft resolutions expressing the sense of this meeting, on ... [the subject for which the meeting was called].
Side 207 - It shall be the duty of the sergeant-at-arms to attend the House during its sittings; to aid in the enforcement of order under the direction of the Speaker; to execute the commands of the House from time to time; together with all such process, issued by authority thereof, as shall be directed to him by the Speaker.
Side 41 - After one hour shall have been devoted to reports from committees and resolutions, it shall be in order, pending the consideration or discussion thereof, to entertain a motion that the House do now proceed to dispose of the business on the Speaker's table, and to the orders of the day...

Bibliografisk informasjon