The motions below are listed in order of precedence. Any motion can be introduced if it is higher on the chart than the pending motion.

1 Some more formal requirements, likes seconds to motions, may not apply in smaller boards or any size committee.

Incidental Motions - No order of precedence. Arise incidentally and decided immediately.

Motions That Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly - no order of precedence. Introduce only when nothing else pending.

Jim Slaughter

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Comments on Robert’s Rules, Fifth Edition

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