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
Activity about – What are meetings for? And the different types of meeting in the Branch and the rest of the union (15mins) – eg they may discuss the following types of meeting and the differences between them
Small group (Branch Officer Team) (Members and a Steward)
Branch Committee
Branch AGM
Regional Council
Regional service Group
National Delegate Conference
Activity about the role of the chair and the people at the meeting – Belief Questionnaire (15 Mins) eg How far to you agree with
The Chair must keep the business moving within the time allowed
Its up to each meeting present at the meeting to ensure the rules of debate are adhered to
The Chairs role is to stop in appropriate language and behaviour
The chair must make sure everyone understands what they are voting on before the vote is taken – etc etc
A set of TERM cards and a set of DEFINITION cards – match the the term to the definition (15 Mins)
Chairing Skills – an informal workshop
Meetings and Meetings procedure – A framework for a One Hour Session
Topics/ideas which might come up and which would need to be covered
Initial DRAFT for a one hour session – say for a branch committee