Main Motion

This is a motion that you make to present new business before your group or organization. To make this motion, a member rises, addresses the chair, and says, “I move to [insert the content of the motion here].” Or, the member can say, “I move that [insert the content of the motion here].” This motion can also be in the form of a resolution: “Resolved, that the Goodwill Community Club supports the passage of the City Parks Proposal and recommends that the city council vote in favor of it at their next meeting.”

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