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,Abstention (MEETINGS) When a participant in a vote either does not go to vote or, in parliamentary procedures,
is present during the vote, but does not cast a ballot. Abstentions do not count in tallying
the vote; when members abstain, they are in effect only attending the meeting to aid in
constituting a quorum.
Action Item List An action item list is a documented event, task, activity or action that needs to take place.
Action items are usually documented in the meeting minutes and are recorded in the task
list of the group.
Agenda An agenda is a list of meeting activities in the order in which they are to be taken up,
beginning with the call to order and ending with adjournment.
Amend a Motion Amend a motion is used to modify another motion. Takes three basic forms:
- Inserting or adding words or paragraphs
- Striking out words or paragraphs
- Striking out words and inserting or adding others, or substituting an entire paragraph to
complete resolution for another.
Ballot A ballot is a device used to record choices made by voters. Each voter uses one ballot,
which are not shared.
Committee Report These reports should highlight to be decided and recommendations by the committee.
Supporting research should be included in the reports.
Debate During an election, a formal discussion involving opposing candidates vying for the same
position.
Executive Session When a board must hold a discussion or make decisions of a sensitive nature. Topics that
commonly require an executive session and a re allowable by law usually include
personal issues, contract negotiations and discussions, lawsuits and other legal matters,
and governing document violations.
Financial Report This is a report on the community's financial condition and activities, including a general
ledger, variance, accounts payable, income statement and balance sheet.
, Majority Over 50% of the votes needed to win an election. Majority vote can come from those
owners who attending the meeting, in person or by proxy, to decide all matters except
special issues.
Management Report This is the managers' report on the association's current management and administrative
activities.
Minutes The minutes of a meeting document the decisions made during the meeting. This
provides a permanent public record or positions and actions taken by the board.
Motion A formal proposal stating that the association took certain action.
Notice of Meeting An official announcement that a meeting will take place, which should be sent in writing
to board member at least a week before a meeting.
Parliamentary Procedure The body of rules, ethics, and customs governing meetings and other operations.
Plurality Awards the election to the candidate with the most votes, regardless of whether or not
they received the majority vote.
Proxy Proxy is the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act or vote in place of
another resident who could not be present.
Quorum The number of residents required to be present to transact business legally. That number
is established in the association's by-laws.
Robert's Rule of Order A book that provides common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order
to place the whole membership on the same footing and speaking the same language.
Second a Motion Generally, once the motion has been proposed, consideration by the assembly occurs
only if another member of the body immediately seconds the motion.
Table a Motion Incomplete items on the agenda should be rescheduled, or tabled, for another meeting.
Timed Agenda A more specific agenda that limits the amount of time focused on specific areas, so as to
move the meeting along at a more thorough and prompt pace
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01 Organized topic coverage 02 Practice and revision
Clear sections to support focused review. Question sets, notes, or key concepts.
03 Quick-reference structure 04 Course-focused material
A clean layout designed for easy navigation.
05 Exam preparation support
Use for practice, review, and self-assessment.
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,Abstention (MEETINGS) When a participant in a vote either does not go to vote or, in parliamentary procedures,
is present during the vote, but does not cast a ballot. Abstentions do not count in tallying
the vote; when members abstain, they are in effect only attending the meeting to aid in
constituting a quorum.
Action Item List An action item list is a documented event, task, activity or action that needs to take place.
Action items are usually documented in the meeting minutes and are recorded in the task
list of the group.
Agenda An agenda is a list of meeting activities in the order in which they are to be taken up,
beginning with the call to order and ending with adjournment.
Amend a Motion Amend a motion is used to modify another motion. Takes three basic forms:
- Inserting or adding words or paragraphs
- Striking out words or paragraphs
- Striking out words and inserting or adding others, or substituting an entire paragraph to
complete resolution for another.
Ballot A ballot is a device used to record choices made by voters. Each voter uses one ballot,
which are not shared.
Committee Report These reports should highlight to be decided and recommendations by the committee.
Supporting research should be included in the reports.
Debate During an election, a formal discussion involving opposing candidates vying for the same
position.
Executive Session When a board must hold a discussion or make decisions of a sensitive nature. Topics that
commonly require an executive session and a re allowable by law usually include
personal issues, contract negotiations and discussions, lawsuits and other legal matters,
and governing document violations.
Financial Report This is a report on the community's financial condition and activities, including a general
ledger, variance, accounts payable, income statement and balance sheet.
, Majority Over 50% of the votes needed to win an election. Majority vote can come from those
owners who attending the meeting, in person or by proxy, to decide all matters except
special issues.
Management Report This is the managers' report on the association's current management and administrative
activities.
Minutes The minutes of a meeting document the decisions made during the meeting. This
provides a permanent public record or positions and actions taken by the board.
Motion A formal proposal stating that the association took certain action.
Notice of Meeting An official announcement that a meeting will take place, which should be sent in writing
to board member at least a week before a meeting.
Parliamentary Procedure The body of rules, ethics, and customs governing meetings and other operations.
Plurality Awards the election to the candidate with the most votes, regardless of whether or not
they received the majority vote.
Proxy Proxy is the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act or vote in place of
another resident who could not be present.
Quorum The number of residents required to be present to transact business legally. That number
is established in the association's by-laws.
Robert's Rule of Order A book that provides common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order
to place the whole membership on the same footing and speaking the same language.
Second a Motion Generally, once the motion has been proposed, consideration by the assembly occurs
only if another member of the body immediately seconds the motion.
Table a Motion Incomplete items on the agenda should be rescheduled, or tabled, for another meeting.
Timed Agenda A more specific agenda that limits the amount of time focused on specific areas, so as to
move the meeting along at a more thorough and prompt pace
