Questions & Answers
The intent of this column is to provide general answers or advice (not formal, official opinions) about the questions asked. The answers are based on RONR (11th ed.), unless otherwise indicated, and do not take into account such governing authorities as statutes, bylaws, or adopted special rules of order. Questions should be mailed to Josh Martin, PRP, 1434 Grand Ave, Apt 9, St. Paul, MN 55105, or e-mailed to jcmartin7872@gmail.com.
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member’s intent is clear and the error will not cause harm to the assembly, it is likely best not to raise Improper Wording Used a point of order regarding the exWhen Making a Motion act wording the member uses. See If the maker of a motion RONR (11th ed.), p. 250, ll. 11–15. states, “I recommend…,” Even if a member were to raise a instead of “I move…,” does this Point of Order, this would need to be done promptly. See RONR (11th invalidate the motion? ed.), p. 250, ll. 18–19. A motion No, it does not invalidate cannot be invalidated after the fact the motion. So long as the due to minor irregularities.
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Parliamentary Research Team
Josh Martin, PRP Parliamentary Research Editor
Ann Homer, PRP Assistant Research Editor
Ronald Stinson, PRP NAP Past President Consultant
Second Quarter 2014
Leonard Young, PRP NAP Parliamentarian
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