Main Motion definition

Main Motion means a motion relating to the passing of a law or consideration of a legislative proposal.

Main Motion. – shall mean a Motion whose introduction brings business before the Meeting.

Main Motion. – shall mean a motion whose introduction brings business before the Committee.

Examples of Main Motion in a sentence

• Amendment of the Main Motion When the main motion does not exactly suit the members of the Council, it may be changed by means of amendment before it is finally voted upon.

• Lay on the Table[During a regular meeting a Main Motion is temporarily disposed of with a motion to Lay on the Table and then with a motion to Postpone to a Certain Time.] [7 speakers – CH, A, B, C, D, E, Z] Ch: The motion before you is to hold the next retreat on a cruise ship.

• A recommendation from staff, or another item published in the agenda for action, shall be handled as an Assumed Main Motion by the chair.

• You can not Amend a separate part of the Main Motion not covered by the Amendment that is currently being discussed!After the current Amendment is voted upon, you can Amend the Motion again and Amend this new Amendment.

• AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION Moved by Councillor O’Reilly, seconded by Councillor Bass, that “and/or additional hours for the Car 40 service” be added to the Main Motion.

More Definitions of Main Motion

Main Motion means a motion made to bring any particular subject before Provincial Council for its consideration;

Main Motion means a motion whose introduction brings business before Council or a Standing Committee.

Main Motion means a proposal by a member that begins the process of making any decision for consideration of Council or a Committee, that is moved by a member and seconded by another member.

Main Motion means any motion which brings business before Council and/or Committee. Main motions yield to all secondary motions;

Main Motion means a proposal put forward by a Member, or as suggested by a Student Trustee, for the consideration of the Board or Committee;

Main Motion means a Motion that is not incidental to any proceeding. The following Motions shall not be considered a Main Motion:

Main Motion means a motion which is a self-contained proposal that expresses a separate and distinct idea or position rather than an amendment to an existing motion. It is also known as a substantive motion.