Appendix
Convention Rules of Order

Note: The following Rules of Order are provided for information only and are not part of the Constitution. Amending the Rules of Order requires only a simple majority (50% + 1) of convention votes.

Motions / Amendments / Unfinished Business

16. The following common motions will be utilized to move the Convention business to a conclusion:

 

Main Motions: debatable

Amendments: debatable

To refer: not debatable, except on the propriety

To rescind: debatable, two-third (2/3) vote, prior notice required

To table a motion: not debatable

To stop a debate: not debatable, two-third (2/3) vote

To limit debate: not debatable, two-third (2/3) vote

To challenge Chair: the motion is "Shall the decision of the Chair be upheld?"

 

17. Not more than two amendments to any question shall be pending at one time; but after disposal of one or both of them, additional amendments may be proposed.

18. All unfinished business of the Convention shall be turned over to the Executive Board.