Question about parlimentary procudure

[JoeFahey]

Last night at a committee meeting, we were reviewing something. It was motioned to open debate/discussion on it. It was decided that a 10 minute recess was needed to review the document independently. The chair was about to cal for a recess when it was told by someone else that it couldn't be called. Everyone had to withdraw their motions so nothing was on the floor, and a recess was called.

When can a recess be called? At any time?
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[eits]

i think so. my answer = yes.

http://www.ontla.on.ca/Side_bar/about_the_assembly/out/glossary.htm according to this:

Recess

The period between prorogation and the day on which the house meets in a new session. It may also refer to any temporary interruption in a meeting of the house or committee, for example, a lunch break on Thursdays; or a recess in proceedings for grave disorder.

 

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http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:lM...+for+a+recess&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

 

[dennilfloss]

Depends what rules of procedures you follow. Each parliament has its own.

 

[Dabappa]

It depends on the bylaws, but chances are Robert's Rules of Order are in use.

It has been a long while, but I am pretty certain a recess can be called while other motions are on the floor; however, the chair can not just call a recess. According to the chart linked to below, the person with the floor must make the motion to recess, it must be seconded, and then win a majority (it is not debatable with business pending).

Any public library should have a copy of the book, it is a must read/must have if you are interested in this sort of thing.
There is a brief outline of motions here:
http://www.caves.org/nss-business/bog/app-r.html

Hope this helps.

 

[JoeFahey]

Originally posted by: Dabappa
It depends on the bylaws, but chances are Robert's Rules of Order are in use.

It has been a long while, but I am pretty certain a recess can be called while other motions are on the floor; however, the chair can not just call a recess. According to the chart linked to below, the person with the floor must make the motion to recess, it must be seconded, and then win a majority (it is not debatable with business pending).

Any public library should have a copy of the book, it is a must read/must have if you are interested in this sort of thing.
There is a brief outline of motions here:
http://www.caves.org/nss-business/bog/app-r.html

Hope this helps.

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