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Promoting the study and teaching of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised
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Mind Benders and Brain Teasers:
This is where we will post questions and
situations that will test your knowledge of parliamentary procedure. If you
have a parliamentary Mind Bender or Brain Teaser that you would like to share,
send it to mindbenders@parlipro.org
and we will print the best ones here. Unless otherwise noted, the
parliamentary authority is
Robert's Rules of Order
Newly Revised (RONR), 10th edition. The informal parliamentary
opinions expressed here follow general principles of parliamentary law and
Robert's Rules of Order
Newly Revised (RONR), 10th edition, and are based solely on the
brief summary of facts presented, without the benefit of having reviewed the
bylaws and other governing documents. An association's own bylaws,
covenants, Articles of Incorporation, Special Rules of Order, and local or
state laws will supersede what
RONR says. A
significant difference in facts could result in different conclusions being
reached. If there is much at stake, readers are encouraged to seek a formal
written parliamentary opinion from a Professional Registered
Parliamentarian, which includes a thorough review of the organization's
bylaws and governing documents. Nothing here should be construed as an
interpretation of statutory law.

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Answer to Mind Bender for
November 2003:
All references are to
RONR
10th ed
Question: Can you
tell me the proper procedure when someone yells out in a meeting "I call the
question"?
Such an outburst is not in order, and the
chair should warn the member that it will not be tolerated. To "call the
question" or move the Previous Question requires the member to obtain the
floor and say, "I move the Previous Question." or "I call the question" if
that is what your membership is familiar with. What it really means is, "I
move that we end debate on this motion and vote immediately". It must be
seconded and adopted by a two-thirds vote. If so, then the main question is
then voted on. If the motion for Previous Question is not adopted, then debate
on the main question continues.
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