Meetings and Meetings procedure – A framework for a One Hour Session

Topics/ideas which might come up and which would need to be covered

• How are decisions made at meetings
• What does ‘move the question be put’ – actually mean
• Sometimes its better to have a free form discussion rather than a motion lead debate
• What does ‘Move next business’ actually mean
• What’s the difference between Chairing and Facilitating
• Why are ‘Points of Order’ allowed
• In a motion led debate how should amendments be handled
• What is a standing order
• Some people love formality in meetings and some people hate it – how can we make sure the meetings are enjoyed by all participants
• When a vote is taken there are people who are FOR the motion and those who are AGAINST – what is the third category

Initial DRAFT for a one hour session – say for a branch committee