PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

COURTESIES IN THE ASSEMBLY

MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF A MEETING WHEN THEY -

1. Come to order at once when the Commander opens the meeting.
2. Give thoughtful attention throughout the business meeting and the program.
3. Rise to address the Chair, and wait to speak until recognized by the Chair.
4. Sit down at once when someone else has been given the floor.
5. Rise to make a motion, but remain seated in small assemblies when seconding the motion.
6. Write a long or involved motion and give to the Adjutant, when asked to do so.
7. Rise when a rising vote is requested and remain standing until the vote is taken.
8. Vote on every question.
9. Limit their remarks to their rightful share of the time of the meeting and do not infringe upon the right of others. The floor should be given to one who has not spoken on the question, in preference to one who, has spoken, if there is any question as to precedence.
10. Rise to make reports, remain seated during the discussion of the report.
11. Refrain from conversation during the meeting.
12. The courtesy of the floor may be granted to one who is not a member when it is desired to have such one speak during a business session.

NOTE: Bold Text in Articles and Sections indicates Amendments approved by the members on July 15, 2003. Revised and edited by Comrades R. Hodges, B. Mack and F. Smith