divided, the motion to adopt, or to postpone indefinitely, which is pending, applies to all the parts into which the question has been divided and therefore should not be repeated. This motion may be amended but not debated. Questions are usually divided, however, by general consent without the formality of motions and votes. [See R. O. R., page 89.]
Consideration by Paragraph or Seriatim.[1] In acting upon by-laws, or on resolutions that are closely related to each other, instead of dividing the question, the proper course is to vote "to consider them by paragraph [or seriatim]," and then, after the separate paragraphs are satisfactorily amended, take a single vote on adopting the by-laws or resolutions. [See R. O. R., page 93.] In the case of by-laws the consequences of adopting paragraphs separately are very serious since each paragraph goes into effect immediately and cannot be reconsidered. The term paragraph may be replaced by article, section, resolution, etc.
Motions Relating to Nominations. If the rules of the society do not prescribe methods of making nominations, they may be made by the chair, or from the floor, or by committee, or by ballot, as the assembly decides. If nominations are made by a committee additional nominations may be made from the floor when the committee reports. If made by the chair or by ballot, additional nominations cannot be made
- ↑ Pronounced sē-ri-ā tim.
