Here we will learn some of the more common terms and phrases as used in the example meeting we will hear on the next page.
A pdf file containing a more comprehensive list of meetings terms is linked at the bottom of this page.
An Introduction
ORDER
I call this meeting to order.
Can we have some order please.
You are out of order.
COMMITTEE
Ad Hoc Committee
A POINT OF ORDER
QUORUM
CONSTITUTION
MINUTES
YOU HAVE THE FLOOR
POINT OF INFORMATION
HEAR! HEAR!
MOTION
PROPOSAL
DRAFT PROPOSAL
SECOND
SECONDER
AMENDMENT
VOTE
SHOW OF HANDS
THOSE IN FAVOUR?
THOSE AGAINST?
ANY ABSTENSIONS?
ABSTAIN
CASTING VOTE
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
I DECLARE THIS MEETING CLOSED
Click on the pdf icon to get a more comprenensive list of meeting terminology
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