Heather, did you have to get it on the agenda? How did you present it to the group? Did you read it? Did you have copies for everyone present?
Can you give us a rundown of the night's actions?
I have a county meeting tomorrow, so that's why I'm asking. But I would be cold presenting it. No one else knows I have the resolution.
I talked to the chairman ahead of time about a possible McCain resolution.
Here's what I believe to be the actual steps:
1) Make sure that your meeting has a quorum. (For our group that is 7 people).
2) Raise your hand during an appropriate time to be recognized by the chair.
Any member who holds the floor can introduce a resolution. After you are recognized, say "I move the adoption of the following resolution." Then read the resolution and hand it to the chair.
3) Someone else in your group should immediately say, "I second it."
4) After any questions or debate, the chair should say, "Are you ready for the question?"
"The question is on the adoption of the resolution; those in favor of the resolution say aye; those opposed say no. The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted."
Yes, I did bring copies of the resolution for everyone to read. Actually, I could have brought more -- I gave every copy away and a few people wanted an extra.