Corrections and approval are normally done by unanimous consent. If there is no objection, the minutes are approved. The first substantive item of business in meetings is typically hearing from the officers and established boards and committees. The logic in this order of arrangement is to give priority to the items of business from the leadership. Typically, the presiding officer learns in advance who needs to report and only calls on those officers, boards, and committees that have reports.
Reports are generally for information only.
In such instances, no motion is necessary following the reports unless there are recommendations to be implemented. On the other hand, it is common that the reporting member end by making a motion if there is a specific recommendation for action. For example, the budget committee may have studied the current dues structure. Instead, special committees exist solely for the purpose of a specific project. For example, a special committee might be created to plan a specific function or event.