Common use of Rules of Order Clause in Contracts

Rules of Order. The conduct of meetings shall be governed by the rules of Parliamentary Procedure as laid down in Xxxxxxx’ Rules, except as otherwise provided in the by-laws. a. Action shall, unless otherwise ordered, be by voice vote; but at the request of any member of the Committee shall be polled and the vote of each member upon question shall be entered upon the record. In such cases every member present shall vote unless he has a personal interest in the matter to be voted upon, or is excused by the Committee at his request. b. No member shall speak a second time on any question until all who so desire shall have spoken once; this rule shall hold throughout the discussion. No member shall speak more than five minutes at a time. c. The make of any motion shall present the same in writing if so desired or requested by the Chairman. d. Motions on policy shall be made in writing. e. Motions on policy must be ratified at meeting not less than ten days subsequent to the date the motion is made.