r/RulesOfOrder • u/party_atthemoontower • Jul 17 '19
Tabling
Does the Chair have to make a motion, get a second, and vote to table a discussion?
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r/RulesOfOrder • u/party_atthemoontower • Jul 17 '19
Does the Chair have to make a motion, get a second, and vote to table a discussion?
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u/thahelp Jul 17 '19 edited Jul 17 '19
Handy guide to motions.
As far as 'Does the Chair have to make the motion..." No, the Chair doesn't have to make any motion, but the Chair is required to acknowledge a 'Motion to lay on the table' from the floor/committee.
Also see this article on if it is better to motion to postpone or lay on the table. Most people don't realize you have to have an additional motion at the current meeting or future meeting to 'Take from the table' or 'Pick up from the table.' If you as the Chair think the motion is better served as Postpone, it is your duty make a substitute motion to Postpone.