Parli Pro Section 3 Question of Privilege Purpose

Parli Pro Section 3

Question of Privilege Purpose: Correct an undesirable condition. n Can interrupt the speaker n Salient Pts. N, N, N, Decision of Chair n “I rise to a question of privilege n

Appeal the Decision of the Chair n n n Purpose: To reverse the chair’s decision Debatable Appeal: 2 deb. Chair, 1 deb. Members. Nondebatable Appeal: 1 deb. Chair Salient Pts. Y, N, Y**, M “I appeal the decision of the chair that…” “All those in favor of the chair’s decision, and thus…”

Raise to a Point of Order Used to correct that which is out of order n “I rise to a point of order” or “Point of Order!” n May interrupt speaker n Salient Points: N, N, N, Decision of Chair n

Division of the Assembly (house) Called if one desires a standing re-vote. n Can only be called on voice or hand vote. n Salient Points: N, N, N, Standing Re-vote. n

Divide a Motion n n Purpose: To secure more careful consideration of parts. Parts must be able to stand alone Can be requested by single member Salient Pts: Y, Y, N, M(Unan. Consent or Request) “I move to divide the motion with the first part being… and the second part being…”

Object to the Consideration of the Question Purpose: Suppress the motion n “I object to the consideration of the question” n Salient Pts. N, N, N, 2/3 (in negative) n ‘Reverse’ vote n Must be raised after motion is on the floor, but before debate begins. n

Object to the Consideration of the Question n n “The consideration of the question is objected to. All those in favor of considering the question that…” “All those opposed to considering the question that…” “There are less than 2/3 opposed, therefore the objection is not sustained. The question is on the motion that…” “There are 2/3 opposed to consideration, therefore the objection passes”