The chairman or any delegate may call the meeting to order at any time. P.P. is used internationally at the highest levels of government and at the smallest of organizational meetings. Students who become familiar with P.P. will find themselves better prepared to approach any meeting with the confidence and the ability to express their views in an orderly and constructive manner. E. New business. Chairman returns when vote is taken.
Chairman appoints a replacement.
Most motions must be seconded and, once seconded, are open to debate. Adoption or approval of motions usually require house votes. There are many possible motions which may be introduced at a meeting. We will limit the kinds of motions which will be used at our convention. However, the rank of motions will be observed and can be determined by the number to which it is assigned.