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1 2 3 4 5 6 Op E D o Agenda Edmonds City Council s71. ,HvSPECIAL MEETING - VIRTUAL/ONLINE VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETING EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS WEB PAGE, HTTP://EDMONDSWA.IQM2.COM/CITIZENS/DEFAULT.ASPX, EDMONDS, WA 98020 MAY 20, 2022, 10:00 AM THIS MEETING IS HELD VIRTUALLY USING THE ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM. TO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THIS EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, PASTE THE FOLLOWING INTO A WEB BROWSER USING A COMPUTER OR SMART PHONE: HTTPS://ZOOM. US/J/95798484261 OR JOIN BY PHONE: US: +1 253 215 8782 WEBINAR ID: 957 9848 4261 PERSONS WISHING TO PROVIDE AUDIENCE COMMENTS USING A COMPUTER OR SMART PHONE ARE INSTRUCTED TO RAISE A VIRTUAL HAND TO BE RECOGNIZED. PERSONS WISHING TO PROVIDE AUDIENCE COMMENTS BY DIAL -UP PHONE ARE INSTRUCTED TO PRESS *9 TO RAISE A HAND. WHEN PROMPTED, PRESS *6 TO UNMUTE. CLOSED CAPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AUDIENCE COMMENTS COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Parliamentary Procedure Training (180 min) MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS - OPTIONAL ADJOURN Edmonds City Council Agenda May 20, 2022 Page 1 5.1 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 05/20/2022 Parliamentary Procedure Training Staff Lead: City Council Department: City Council Preparer: Beckie Peterson Background/History Ann G Macfarlane is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian with wide experience in training both in - person and online. Her resume is attached. Staff Recommendation Presentation and interactive training by Ann Macfarlane. Narrative Ann Macfarlane of Jurassic Parliament will provide a 3-hour online training workshop "Great City Council Meetings" to elected officials, volunteers and staff. The workshop will take the form of an interactive scenario modeling the meeting of a city council. Handouts are attached. Attachments: Macfarlane Resume HANDOUT City of Edmonds WA 2022 05 20 JP Roles for City of Edmonds 2022 SCRIPT Parking fee Dinopolis Packet Pg. 2 5.1.a ANN G. MACFARLANE, P" PO Box 77553 Seattle WA 98177 Tel: 2o6-542-8422 Email: ann@jurassicparliament.com Ann Griffin Macfarlane studied Russian and Ancient Greek at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She was awarded a Marshall Scholarship by the British government to earn a B.A./M.A. degree from Cambridge University, England. She began her career as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service. Fluent in Urdu, Ann served in Lahore, Pakistan and on the Bangladesh desk of the State Department before becoming the first woman staff assistant in the Near East South Asia Bureau. In that position she supported Henry Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East and supervised the flow of reporting and memoranda for other hot spots in the region. After study at the Army Russian Institute in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Ann married fellow Foreign Service Officer Lew Macfarlane. She served on the Soviet desk before resigning her commission to devote herself to their family in the Congo, Tanzania, and Kathmandu. The Macfarlanes returned to Seattle, Lew's native city, with their three sons. Ann became a professional translator and was elected President of the American Translators Association. She then served as Executive Director of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators before becoming a partner with Andrew Estep as an owner of ERGA, Inc., an association management company, from 2007 to 2014. Ann and Andrew developed "Jurassic Parliament" as a way of helping people run productive meetings. Their approach makes Robert's Rules of Order understandable, enjoyable, and easy to learn. They published Mastering Council Meetings: A guidebook for elected officials and local governments in 2013. Education and Credentials: • Professional Registered Parliamentarian, National Association of Parliamentarians • Certificate in Nonprofit Management, University of Washington • U.S. Army Russian Institute Certificate, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany • B.A./M.A. Cambridge University, England • Marshall Scholarship, Her Majesty's Government, United Kingdom • B.A. with highest honors, University of California Santa Cruz Packet Pg. 3 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastering me ing using R-d, Rules Great City Council Meetings Ann G. Macfarlane, Professional Registered Parliamentarian City of Edmonds Washington By videoconference Friday, May 20, 2022 1 Jurassic ParliamentMaat ring meetingsaaing RnbertaRniea I. Introduction Why are we here? To invigorate you to run effective meetings to serve your community 3 Jurassic Parliament M-1ingmeetingsusing R-1's Rules Disclaimer The material contained in this presentation is based upon the principles and practices of parliamentary procedure. I am not an attorney and nothing in this presentation constitutes legal advice. 5 f u�rassic Parliamentas ring meetings using R-1, Rues Our topics I. Introduction Il. Meeting discussion, Point of Order, Appeal III. How to do this? IV. Motions and Amendments V. Who's in charge? VI. Public comment VII. The right kind of control VIII. Conclusion I 4 ,f urrassic ParliamentMaet slog meetinga using RnLerteRulee After taking this training you will be able to: 1. Apply the authority of the chair and members for more efficient meetings. 2. Follow best practices for fair discussion. 3. Respond to disorder and difficult people. 4. Make Motions and Amendments. 5. Run effective public comment sessions. ,furrassic Parliament Mast mgmeeting—mg RnLertY Rules Call meeting to order • Sit in the chair reserved for the person running the meeting. • Rap the gavel lightly one time and announce, "This meeting of the Dinopolis City Council is called to order." • Lead the Pledge of Allegiance. • Ask the clerk to take the roll. • Announce that a quorum is present (or not). Packet Pg. 4 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastvingmeetings using Ro d, Rules Quorum • The "quorum" is the minimum number of voting members who must be present for business to be done. • Usually it is a majority (more than half) of the members in office —the members who are actually serving on the council. • "Quorum" is different from "votes cast." • If you lose your quorum, you can't do business. 7 Jurassic ParliamentMnst ring meetingsusing RnbertsRnies Agenda • Prepared by leadership, but within control of council (subject to notice requirements, of course). • Robert's Rules says that if you follow the standard "Order of Business," you don't need to vote to adopt an agenda. • However, many bodies do vote. Takes a majority vote to adopt, and a 2/3 vote to change later in the meeting. Jurassic Parliament Ms 1ingmeetingsusing Ro 1's Rules Regular agenda/consent agenda Question: What's the difference between the regular agenda and the consent agenda? • The regular agenda lays out the items to be taken up at a particular meeting. • It follows your "Order of Business" • The agenda may include, as a single item, "Adoption of the consent agenda" 11 0 10 12 f u�rassic Parliament Mast ring meetings using R-1, Rules Serial meeting • Local government bodies must not create a "walking quorum" or a "serial meeting" • When members of the body talk or email with each other outside of meetings, such that a quorum is discussing the body's business, the Open Public Meetings Act has been violated. • You can talk to other people, as long as the number is less than a quorum. Jurrassic Parliamentmast ring meetings using Robert's Rules Simplified Standard Order of Business • Approval of minutes • Officers' remarks and reports • Committee reports • Unfinished business (not "old" business) • New business (if your city includes this) ,f urrassic Parliament Mast mgmeeting—mgR-1I Rules Consent agenda • A "consent agenda" lists routine items that are expected not to be controversial. • When the agenda is up for approval, any member may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda. • The item is then placed at its proper place in the regular agenda. Packet Pg. 5 2 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma. „gmee g, , gaoeen,a e, Consent agenda • The consent agenda CANNOT BE DISCUSSED OR DEBATED. • It is adopted with a single vote. • The minutes must list all the items that were approved. For example, if a committee appointment is made, the name of the individual and their committee should be included in the minutes. 13 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, WHY? • A vote to APPROVE, ADOPT or ACCEPT a report means that the body accepts the report and its recommendations in their entirety. • You have no way of verifying that the financial report is correct. • You will vote to approve an auditor's report at the end of the year. 15 Jurassic Parliament „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, Don't include written public comment in consent agenda • Again, the council cannot take action on written public comment. • Such comment can simply be included in the packet for informational purposes. 17 14 16 18 J u"rass i c Parliament gm Ingsul gknLertY ku e. Don't include reports in consent agenda • It is fine to include vouchers and minutes on the consent agenda. • The consent agenda should NOT include approval of the monthly financial report or reports from advisory or outside bodies. • These can be noted as "received for filing" Ju"rassic Parliament --e g—mg—hgR-1, lde, Reports requiring action • If a report requires action, it will be included as a separate agenda item. J- rassic Parliament Man rl gmeetingsul gFnLertY xu e. Approval of minutes Chair, these minutes have my remarks completely wrong. They say that 1 said that the staff had done a GREAT job arranging community relations day, but what 1 actually said was that the staff had done a LOUSYjob. 1 demand that this be corrected! Packet Pg. 6 3 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mxsteaingmeetinge using Robert's Rules Purpose of minutes According to Robert's Rules, the purpose of minutes is: to record the actions taken by the body. Minutes record what is DONE, not what is SAID. 19 Jurassic ParliamentMxxt dng meehngs ruing Rnbenx Rniex Detailed minutes are a bad idea because... • It violates the fundamental purpose of minutes. • It can create liability for the organization or individuals in case of a lawsuit. • It tends to personalize and politicize the discussion. • It can intimidate participants, preventing them from speaking freely. • It absorbs too much staff time and takes the group's time. • It makes it harder to find the actions taken. 21 Jurassic Parliament M, a • , .,a.n x Guidelines for of �iN Meeting Minutes in Local Government Mating minor. -mg the u[ionataken byyom mumilmbwMarea[undameo[alpano[ the meetingpsawsTheeareourguidelines(m laal gwesnmem meetingmwnen They segum osdmarybuswessandwoakmstudy mee[ingsofcwmiLq boaadsandwmmH[eeepublichndugs arcgovunedbydifivent mlec 23 12 22 24 �ras�ic Minutes record minutes what is DONE, not what is SAID Tlx bgV-,pPA1--numplrrr inIMRi[g'S11iIKl[L»rpp loud pn6llgr, 5,H L lwd+i++onro ahnr eb,,;hTfhM.suPR+R+W+��h'IuAr Ilstxdtm{n[r R4a1 •Ttrrtade uduT IRWU �T In reRlamie, nui ill the roirwOeeol dlrcu rrloa7Leee � � hewer wel[rAexudirh;laARLen'r gladeadikder. alll Iwl ra tbaddrrmrd x W l Is nd}1Ears xhrl is ialda ,f u�rassic Parliamentmast ring meetings using Robert's rules Include time stamps • You can include time stamps in your minutes. • Anyone who wishes to see the details of discussion can do so easily. ,f u�rassic ParliamentMxse ring meetings using Robert's rules II. Meeting discussion, Point of Order, and Appeal Packet Pg. 7 5.1.b Jurssic Paraliament Mastering me ing using Robetl's Rules EXERCISE Script Reading Raise the parking fee 25 Jurassic ParliamentMaat ,ing meezlugsaaiag RubertaRaiea • In real life, members must be recognized by the chair before speaking. • In this script, the numbers take the place of recognition. 27 Jurassic Parliament Ma %necongs eiogRobc„, Principle of Equality All members have equal rights, privileges and obligations. 29 f u�rassic Parliament as -gmeeti using R-1, Rues Watch for • Rules for discussion • Inappropriate remarks • Point of Order and Appeal • Chair out of line 26 il F ;Raise ogmeetingaueiog RnberteRu ee parking fees? M. 30 Chair - Ann Banker Elderly member Environmentalist Photographer Teacher f urrassic Parliament Masz ,i gm ingaasiag RnbertY Ruies Key Point Discussion in council meetings IS NOT A CONVERSATION. It is DEBATE and has its own rules. Packet Pg. 8 5 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma. „emee e, , eRoeen,a e, Fundamental guideline No one may speak a second time until everyone who wishes to do so has spoken once. 31 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,a e, Equity and inclusion • This rule is also the best way to ensure that each person has an equal voice. • The system is formal but inclusive. • It will make for robust discussion and advance your equity goals. 33 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,a e, Point of Order flying dinosaur • When ANOTHER MEMBER breaks one of the rules, a member may make a POINT OF ORDER. • Chair rules on the point. 35 32 34 36 J u"rass i c Parliament Why don't we follow this? • Councils tend to discuss their affairs in conversational mode. • In conversations, dominant people tend to dominate. • Agreeable people tend to let them. • Must have a structure to make sure that everyone has an equal chance to speak. • This is both fair and efficient. Point of Order flying dinosaur J u"rass i c Parliament Point of Order • A motion claiming that a procedural mistake has been made. • According to Robert, can be made only by a member. • We recommend that key staff be authorized also. • Public may not raise a Point of Order. Packet Pg. 9 6 5.1.b f?rassic ParliamentMst ring mee logs osing Fubertskues Point of Order • You can make this at any time, except during voting. • Do not have to be recognized. • May interrupt a speaker if necessary. • Must be timely — made at the time of the offense. 37 ,f Qrassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,. e, Language tip • Use the "third person" to keep things neutral and lessen conflict. • Note that the chair states the general rule. • The chair is speaking on behalf of the rules of procedure. • DO NOT SAY "You are out of order" or "You made a mistake." 39 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,. e, We recommend... • Interrupting is emotionally disruptive and throws people off their stride. • Some councils have done well by agreeing NOT TO INTERRUPT EACH OTHER with a Point of Order. • Rather, they wait until the councilmember has finished their remarks, then make the Point of Order. 41 38 40 42 J u"rass i c Parliament gm Ingsul gknLertY kue Process Point of Order 1. Member: Point of Order! 2. Chair: State your point. 3. Member: That remark breaks our rule against interrupting. 4. Chair: The point is well taken. Members will refrain from interrupting each other. ' u"rassic Parliament --e g—mg—hgR-1, lde, Don't weaponize Point of Order! • You may interrupt to make a Point of Order. • Sometimes you have to. • Usually it is NOT NECESSARY TO INTERRUPT, and you should hold back. J u"rass i c Parliament Man rl gmeetingsul gFnLertY xue Use Point of Order correctly • Make a Point of Order if a rule has been broken. • DO NOT make a Point of Order because you think someone has made a factual mistake, or you disagree with what they said. • Speak about that when it is your turn to discuss. Packet Pg. 10 7 5.1.b f,assic Parliament M.. „emee e, , eRoeen,a e, If someone is confused... • If a councilmember has trouble explaining what the Point of Order is about, you can ask: What rule has been broken? 43 -1 �rassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,. e, • Member A: That statement is just a bunch of baloney! • Member B: Point of Order! • Chair: State your point. • Member B: The word "baloney" is insulting! • Chair: The chair is in doubt and will ask the group to decide. 45 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,. e, Chair doesn't have to say "Point of Order" • The chair has the duty of maintaining order and decorum, so doesn't need to say "Point of Order." • Just needs to take appropriate action. 47 44 46 48 J u"rass i c Parliament When in doubt, ask the group! • Chair can always ask the group to decide if a Point of Order is correct ("well -taken") or not Ju-rassic Parliament • Chair: All those who believe that the word 'baloney" is insulting, please say "aye." • Members in favor: Aye! • Chair: All those who believe it is not insulting, please say "no!" • Members opposed: No! • Chair: The ayes have it, the word baloney is insulting and may not be used, OR The noes have it, the word baloney is not insulting and may be used. Jurassic Parliament Chair subject to same rules • If the chair breaks one of the rules, a member may raise a Point of Order. • The chair rules on own behavior, which seems odd, but is the way the system works. Packet Pg. 11 g 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma11vin,.1din using R-d, Rules No further discussion • Once the chair has ruled on a Point of Order, the only allowable form of discussion is to appeal the ruling. 49 Jurassic Parliament Mast ring meelg sing RobertsRuies Chair's rulings can be appealed • The CHAIR enforces order and decorum. • The GROUP is the final authority. • Any TWO MEMBERS can appeal a ruling of the chair (one member appeals and one seconds the appeal). • EXCEPTION: If the ruling is a matter on which there cannot be two reasonable interpretations, the ruling cannot be appealed. 51 Jurassic Parliament Point of Order and Appeal are the heart of democracy m wrview, the motions Point of order and Appeal aze theheart of our democracy Theypmvidethe 53 50 52 54 f u�rassic Parliament Masi-gmemg—mgRnLert-1u, Appeal The most important motion in all of Robert's Rules — and the least known! Jurrassic ParliamentMae ,log meetings ueiog RnLerteRulee Your rules The Presiding Officer shall decide all questions of order, subject to the right of appeal to the Council by any member. p. 2 ,f urrassic Parliament Mast mgmeeting—mgR-1I Rules How to do this? • Seek recognition before speaking. • No one may speak a second time until everyone who wishes to do so has spoken once. • No interrupting (in general) • No sidebar conversations. • Set time limits. • Courtesy and respect are required. Packet Pg. 12 9 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament M.stvingme ho using R-d, Rules Seeking recognition • Members must seek recognition from the presider before speaking. 55 Jurassic ParliamentM.st ring mee lug using RubertsRuies Duty to remain silent • When you have not been recognized, you have a duty to remain silent. • The exception is a Point of Order when essential. 57 Jurassic Parliament Mu Iil IIngsnsing R-I s Rules Fundamental guideline No one may speak a second time until everyone who wishes to do so has spoken once. 59 56 58 .! f u�rassic Parliament M. -gme mg—mgR—I, Rule, Seeking recognition • Raise your hand and wait to speak until the presider (chair) calls your name, nods at you, or gives some other sign that you have permission to speak (you "have the floor") • Online, you can use the "raise hand" function or raise your physical hand. • For Zoom on the telephone, press *9 (star nine). idullassic Parliament Rights and Responsibilities of the Member 'NIMPIL. A9raM. FR7rf.. A—q.A*Fg—e.KNJ.4WIWIQ.w wJm"fF ft .sr ijrMrf�w4w regw%W..6"gf Ar '—m mmcfr5�4 �1rvr rogchit RReJth2r W]w olRrkmLan air 8u4a rfrn Um r�+pa+RiMh+�RR cr m+s� m b�a+h,�.drr- 64�iu.vR xUhstb�r.fWjga xr � r;+]�allf�G�JrRarcarnuailY+bmlmr uR esrry f+w+rtte-Faeaa�ls.tpr r[ygu>a �Jsh•s m+YMme stT�r Il�wfrd 6?'m'"SRa�lor�s Pn�lagi¢3c+tWhista I.irror Wii1CM1Ad,vgfkafadllh[S 3110111QPPLMOtt•R1!iA+113R C9 d;Tn N+rn i!q .UI&FTa6[M ,f urrassic Parliament Mxs ringm Ings nsing RnLertY Rules NO CROSS TALK BETWEEN COUNCILMEMBERS! _ L d L d (i 0 L IL M m E a Packet Pg. 13 0 Jurassic Parliament M 111i.g.1din using Ro d, Rules HOW to do this? • Chair can keep track of who has spoken and who wishes to speak, using a chart. • Chair can empower vice -chair to do this — good training for them. 61 Jurassic Parliament Mast ring meelg sing RobertsRuies A great method — the "round robin" • The chair goes around the table, asking each person in turn for their opinion. People may pass and speak at the end. • Important to have a pencil in hand, to jot down points or questions for when your turn arrives. • Chair must wait their turn also! • This rule applies to questions and answers also, and to discussions with staff. • Don't let any two people "hijack" the meeting. 63 Jurassic Parliament Ms 1ingmeetingsusing R• 1's Rules No sidebars or texting • No "sidebar conversations" • No whispering! • No texting to each other or people outside during meetings. • No posting on social media during meetings. 65 64 T. SPEAKING CHART Name i z s a s s •x. Garcia Jackson Juma Lee Patel Smith Young Ju-rassic ParliamentMae ,log meetings ueiog RnLerteRulee Interrupting • When a member has the floor, they have the right to speak until they have completed their comments. • Members may not interrupt each other. • Chair may interrupt members when necessary to bring them to order. • Members may interrupt to make a Point of Order when essential. Jurrassic Parliament Mxst ringm ings using RnLertY Rules Keep your camera on • Unless technical considerations prevent it, all councilmembers should keep their camera on while participating online. • Otherwise you are "lurking," observing your colleagues without yourself being observed. • This is disturbing and creates an unpleasant emotional imbalance. Packet Pg. 14 1 5.1.b Jurassic ParliamentMa. ring mee logs osing Roberts Ru es Frustrating • Structuring discussion in these ways can be frustrating. • Councilmembers sometimes say, "I wish we could just hash it out and have a free -form discussion" • The Open Meetings Act, and the press of time, mean that usually, this won't serve your council well. • However... 67 Jurassic ParliamentMa, ring mee loge osing Roberts Rules it is the duty of the chair... To expedite business in every way compatible with the rights of members. Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition 47:7 (7) .• Jurassic Parliamentgmee loge osing Roberts Ru es Make a timely motion to extend • We suggest that you take up a motion to extend the meeting at least 15 minutes in advance of the scheduled end time. • Allow time to process the motion in decent order. • Such a motion is not debatable. 71 Ju-rassic Parliament --gme mg —ma R.bol, Rues An occasional exception... • Sometimes there is benefit in the conversational style or "informal discussion" • It can be useful at study sessions (Committee of the Whole), or in committee meetings. • Chair must ensure that no one dominates. • Do not make the conversational style your ordinary or "default" style of discussion. Ju-rassic Parliamentmast ringmeetingsusing Robert's Rules Set time limits • Jurassic Parliament recommends that councils set estimated times for agenda items. • We recommend time limits on individual councilmember speeches — 3 or 5 minutes. • Time limits cannot be debated. • They can be suspended or changed by a two- thirds vote without debate. 70 Jurassic Parliament u, e, Time limits create productive meetings ` The mayor ofA1caandria, Virginia began council meetings by responding to e.chp,rson giving public comment, sometimes delaying the start of regular business three hours or more was this ondle? No. we need time limits to establish s cture and create productive meetings. Roberts Rules says that members have the right to an efficientmeeting. It takes effort to do this, and for the chair to maintain the limits, but the effort willpay offbig time. SETA N OVERALL TIME LIMIT FOR THE MEETING lfvnn ire nnvatr nnnnrnfit hrerd. omA r�rort fnr mmil�rhn�rd mrennn i� rwn hrnm.. Aft, 72 Packet Pg. 15 2 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Masteringmeetings using R-d, Rules Fundamental guideline Courtesy and respect towards everyone are required. 73 ?rassic Parliament Inappropriate Remarks on Local Government Councils If}.0 serve as an elected offidal on a local government-uudl orboard,you should k-w the types of remth arks at are inappropriate during discussion at a meeting. Robert's Rules of Order and the common parliamentary law it is based onrequire that: • Members of a council ax boardmustbe courteous tonne another. 75 Jurassic Parliament M..r ,ingm rings using Roberts Rules Body language and gestures • No rolling your eyes, shrugging, making faces... • A member can raise a Point of Order that "my colleague is failing to display courtesy in body language and expression." 77 f u�rassic Parliament Ma„-gmeetma—mgR-1, Rule, These remarks are inappropriate 1. Personal remarks about other members (except for conflict of interest) 2. Discourteous remarks — insulting language, attacks 3. Inflammatory language 4. Criticizing past actions of the group (unless subject is under discussion, or member is about to propose to amend or rescind the action at the end of their speech) 5. Remarks that are not germane (relevant) to the discussion 74 Jurrassic ParliamentMacs ,logmeetingsueiog Rnbert', Rule, Personal remarks The measure, not the member, is the subject of debate... The moment the chair hears such words as 'fraud," "liar," or "lie" used about a member in debate, he must act immediately and decisively to correct the matter and prevent its repetition. Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12'b edition, Section 43:21 76 J'u"ras5ic Parllamenten„„, CHEAT SHEET WAITI WAITI WHAT SHOULD I SAY? BIG MISTAKES Rrouaieme<na�. ay. anomermemner.s.y R ce memam.uy_ 13ce a m INAPPROPRIATE REMARKS Tn gw�ga�. a vrougaru Note that this is proprietary information. Do not duplicate. 78 Packet Pg. 16 3 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastering meHing using R-d, Rules The focus of our meeting is... • Words on paper. • Focus on the motions and not on the people who make the motions. • We recommend that councilmembers take this approach outside the meeting also. • Focus on actions taken and do not criticize colleagues outside the meeting. 79 Jurassic Parliament --ims meezlugsaaiag R-1rRules Important note • We are speaking here about discussion within council meetings. • These prohibitions DO NOT APPLY to the public when they are giving public comment, as we will discuss later. 81 Jurassic Parliament M-1in 11nngsusing Robert's Rules DISCUSSION How do these ideas seem to you? Are they useful for the City Council? 83 tL 82 84 f u�rassic Parliament Masz-gme mg—mgR-1, Rules Who decides? • If any question arises whether a remark is appropriate or not, or a comment is germane, the chair rules, subject to appeal. • The chair may also turn immediately to the group to ask the members to decide. • Ultimately it is the GROUP'S CALL. Jurassic Parliament Msezmgm Rlingz asingRoEertYRulav SAMPLE DISCUSSION GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Permission is granted to madam these guidelines as your organization pr ftrs. Note that these guidelines fer to discussion within the body, not to comment by the public. 1. The chair of the meeting runs the meeting in the service of the body The chair serves as the facilitator for the meeting and has the primary responsibiI ity for ma 1nta1n1ng order.The chair may take part in discussion, but may not answer each individual spea ker back, nor lecture or criticize the members. W hen discussing substantive questions, the chaff r wiI I usually speak and vote, if entitled to do so, after others have spoken. ,f urrassic Parliament Masz zi gm inga acing RnLertY Rules Choose two roles during our break Packet Pg. 17 5.1.b f,assic ParliamentMa. ,,.emee e, ,.eRoeen,a.e, IV. Motions and Amendments 85 Main Motion Tyrannosaurus rex 87 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,a e, Keep staff questions separate from discussion • Don't allow questions to slide into discussion of the issues. • Keep the focus on soliciting information. • Hold discussion at the proper time. �!. F. M. o J u"rass i c Parliament Main Motion Tyrannosaurus rex • A main motion is the usual and customary way to start the action of discussion and decision -making. • For small boards (up to about 12 people), it is OK to have discussion before a motion is moved. Jurassic Parliament recommends moving the motion before discussing it whenever possible. ' u"rassic Parliament Main Motion We recommend this sequence: • Staff presents proposal in writing and answers any questions. Each councilmember may ask one or two questions, then the next member has a turn. • Motion is moved and seconded. • Members discuss motion and may amend it. • Members vote on motion. Jurassic Parliament Ma: , emee, e, , eRoeert:a e: Draft motions • It is perfectly fine to include proposed or "draft" motions in an agenda. • This can be very helpful in advancing the work of the body. • The body is not obliged to take them up. • Someone must "move" the motion — propose it — for the body to consider it. Packet Pg. 18 5 5.1.b f?rassic ParliamentMst ring mee logs osing Fubertskues When can you make a new motion? 1) If the agenda contains a draft motion in an agenda bill, you can move it at the proper time. 2) You can make a motion spontaneously when a subject is being discussed, if it is germane. 3) You can make a motion spontaneously under "New Business," if your council includes that heading in its agenda. 91 ,f Qrassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, Characteristics of Main Motion • It should be in writing if at all possible (project on screen, use 3-part form). • It should be clear and unambiguous. Don't say, "I move what he just said," or "so moved." • It should be phrased in the grammatical positive. • It must comply with the bylaws and the procedural law of the land. You can have only one main motion at a time. T Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, How do you introduce a Main Motion? Three little words: 1 move that... IT 92 94 F. J u",ass i c Parliament gm Ingsul gknLertY ku e. The City Council desires to provide adequate time for administration and staff analysis, fact finding, and preparation. Except in extraordinary or unusual circumstances, all items that are not routine in nature shall, when presented, include a completed Council agenda bill. City of SeaTac Administrative Procedures Ju"rassic Parliament --e g—mg—hgR-1, lde, Fundamental guideline One thing at a time. Jurassic Parliament M.n rl gmeetingsul gFnLertY xu e. Member must be clear • The member has the responsibility of formulating the motion. • Don't mix up your ideas about the subject with the motion itself. Save those for debate. Packet Pg. 19 6 5.1.b I IT. Jurassic Parliament Ma. „gmee g, , gaoeen,a e, I've been noticing that the number of wild cats is increasing in our city, and they're getting stomped on by bigger dinosaurs. It's important that the city do something to protect them, so 1 think allowing catios would be great, this will make the little kitties safer. Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, You can request a moment to write it down • May I have a few minutes to write this motion down? • Chair may also request that motion be written. • Can use 3-part motion forms. Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, Clerk should speak up • If the clerk did not hear who seconded the motion, they should speak up. The clerk inquires, who seconded this motion? • In general, clerk MUST do this when lack of clarity prevents doing the job, and council must be patient! 101 11. J u"rass i c Parliament gm Ingsul gknLertY kue State the exact motion clearly I move that residents be authorized to build catios in their private yards. Ju"rassic Parliament --e gM-mga.slog R-1I10e1 Second Councilmember Smith seconds the motion! 100 Jurassic Parliament man Bing meetingsusing Robert's rules Second the motion • You "second a motion" to show that you would like to talk about it. • No need to be recognized. Just call out "second." • It is OK to second a motion you disagree with, if you want to explain why it's a bad idea. 102 Packet Pg. 20 7 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma. „gmee g, , gaoeen,a e, If no second... • If there is no second, the chair says: There being no second, the motion will not be considered. • Then moves immediately to next item of business. 103 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, Eight steps to process a motion 1. Member makes motion. 2. Another member seconds motion. 3. Chair states motion. 4. Members debate and/or amend motion. S. Chair restates motion and calls for vote. 6. Members vote on motion. 7. Chair states results of vote, whether motion passes or fails, and what happens next as a result of the vote. 8. Chair states next item of business. 105 Main Motion Tyrannosaurus rex 107 J u"rass i c Parliament gm Ingsul gknLertY ku e. You can't speak against your own motion • Under Robert's Rules, the maker of the motion cannot speak against it. • If the discussion has changed their mind, they should request permission to withdraw the motion. • Your rule that the maker can withdraw the motion unilaterally contradicts Robert's Rules. • The maker CAN vote against their own motion. 104 Ju"rassic Parliament --e g—mg—hgR-1, lde, Main Motion Tyrannosaurus rex Residents will be authorized to build catios in their private yards. 106 Jurassic Parliament Man rl gmeetingsul gFnLertY xu e. Point of Information Friendly member: Point of Information, Chair, I'm confused! What exactly IS a "catio"? Chair: A catio is a patio for cats. Here's an example. 108 Packet Pg. 21 8 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma. „emee e, , eRoeen,a e, Point of Information Note that "Point of Information" is a QUESTION. It is also called "Request for Information." It cannot be used to GIVE information. 109 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,a e, Step #3 is very important! • Presider MUST repeat the motion, or have the clerk repeat it. • After step #3, the motion belongs to the group as a whole, not to the person who made it. • WHY? So that everyone knows what we are actually discussing. 111 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,a e, Photographer I'm in favor! My cousin has built a catio, and her little pet Fuzzy is completely at home in it, as you can see from this picture. 113 J u"rass i c Parliament Language tip If someone uses this motion incorrectly, chair can ask: What information does the member need in order to decide how to vote? 110 Ju"rassic Parliament General contractor 1 feel that catios will allow our dear feline friends to experience the outdoors without getting hurt or endangering other wildlife. 1 urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this motion. 112 Jurassic Parliament Ma. , emee, e, , eRoeert.a e. 114 Architect I think this is a terrible idea! Catios are intrusive and will ruin the look of our city. Here's an example 1 saw when 1 visited Dinodome last week. We don't want this kind of ugly building in beautiful Dinopolis. Packet Pg. 22 9 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament M,11,ft,.1din using R-d, Rules Moving to vote • When it seems that discussion is finished, chair asks, "Is there any further discussion?" or "Are you ready to vote?" and then, if no one speaks up, takes the vote. • These are rhetorical questions. 115 Jurassic Parliament Mast ring meelg sing RobertsRuies Voting • Chair repeats the motion. • Chair says, 'All those in favor say 'aye,' all those opposed say 'no."' • Chair announces results of vote, whether motion passes or fails, and what will happen next as a result of the vote. • Chair announces next item of business. 117 Jurassic Parliament M-1in 111i.g1.1i.g R-1', Rules Voting • There is no fixed rule about recording the vote in the minutes. — The motion passed/the motion failed. — The motion passed by 3 votes to 2. — The motion passed with members Smith, Jones and Robinson voting in favor, and members Green and Black voting against. 119 f u�rassic Parliament Ma -gme mg—mgRnLert-1u , Step #5 is also very important! • Chair must repeat the motion before the vote is taken. • Have you ever been at a meeting when once the vote is taken, someone says, "What did we just approve?" and no one knows exactly what it was? • WHY? So that everyone knows what we are actually voting on. 116 16 ,f u�rassic Parliament Mae -g me mg—hgR-1, lde, Voting The ayes" have it, the motion passes, and residents will be authorized to build catios in their private yards, OR The "noes" have it, the motion fails, and we will not implement this proposal. • Note that on a voice vote, the chair must call for the negative vote, even if it seems obvious that the motion is unanimous. 118 ,f u�rassic Parliament Mxs ri gm ingsu gRnLertY Rule Don't do this! • The motion passed with members Green and Black voting against. 120 Packet Pg. 23 0 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastering meHing using R-d, Rules No debate during voting • Nothing can interrupt the voting process. • Members are not allowed to explain their vote during the vote, or afterwards. • Even a Point of Order must wait until the result of the vote is announced. 121 Jurassic Parliament Maat ring meet) gsaaiag RobertaRaiea Abstain • Under Robert's Rules, to abstain is to do nothing. • Abstentions are not counted. • The chair does not call for abstentions. • However, if you are a public body, likely you will count abstentions. 123 Jurassic Parliament M-1ingmeeti.gsusi.g R-1's Rules Conflict of interest • If you have a conflict of interest, you should "recuse" yourself from the vote. • Recusal is a special form of abstention. • Talk with your attorney before the meeting! Don't spring it during the meeting itself. • It may be that recusal is not enough. 125 f u�rassic Parliament Mast-gmemg—mgRnLert-1u, Changing your vote • A member may change their vote up until the time the chair announces the result. • After that time, it takes unanimous consent of the body (everyone agreeing) for the member to change their vote. • Once the chair has moved on to the next item of business, it is too late to change a vote. 122 jurrassic ParliamentMaet slog meetinga ueiog RnLerteRulee Abstain • You have a rule that an abstention is counted as a "yes" vote. • Some councils have a rule that an abstention is counted as a "no" vote. • We recommend against these approaches. We like Robert's guidance of giving the member freedom to abstain at his or her discretion. 124 ,f urrassic Parliament Mast mgmeeting—mgR-1I Rules 126 See new MRSC post Resolving Financial Conflicts of Interest: Is Abstaining from Voting Enough? www.mrsc.org Packet Pg. 24 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma. „gmee g, , gaoeen,a e, Unanimous consent • Form of voting —a type of "fast track" • Very efficient for minor procedural matters. • Presider suggests something, and if you agree, REMAIN SILENT. Silence means consent. • If you don't want to proceed in this way, say "OBJECTION." • Presider then abandons the fast track to use the regular method. 127 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g. , gRoeen,a e, Amendment Dimetrodon • You amend a motion to improve it. • The Amendment applies to the main motion. • The Amendment must be germane (relevant). • Anyone may move to amend, even the person who made the motion. 129 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g. , gRoeen,a e, Amendment Engineer: I move that we amend the motion by adding the words, "Provided that the plan for each catio is approved by the Design Review Board." 131 Amendment Dimetrodon 128 J u"rass i c Parliament --e g—mg—hgR-1, lde, Duty to be clear Again, the councilmember must be clear about the precise language they are proposing. It's fine to request a couple of minutes to write it down. 130 Ju"rassic Parliament Man rI gmeetings u.I gFnLertY xu e. if adopted, will read: Residents will be authorized to build catios in their private yards, provided that the plan for each catio is approved by the Design Review Board. 132 Packet Pg. 25 2 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma. „gmee g, , gRoeen,R e, Four ways to amend 1. Add or insert words. 2. Strike out words. 3. Strike out words and insert words in their place. 4. Substitute. 133 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,R e, Amend by inserting words • Residents will be authorized to build catios with a maximum height of 8 feet in their private yards 135 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,R e, Amend by striking out and inserting words • Residents will be authorized to build catios in their pr4VGte .G.-& adjacent to their home if their neighbor agrees. 137 J u"rass i c Parliament ..--gme mg—mgR—I, Rine, Amend by adding words • Residents will be authorized to build catios in their private yards, provided that the plan for each catio is approved by the Design Review Board. 134 J u"rass i c Parliament ma,-,—mg—hgR-1, RWev Amend by striking out words • Residents will be authorized to build catios in their r 'Gte „GFGI-. 136 J u"rass i c Parliament Man rl gmeetingsul g R—II101 Amend by substitution • I move that we amend the motion by substituting this paragraph: That we will survey neighboring cities in the League to find out what their experience has been with authorizing catios. 138 Packet Pg. 26 3 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastering me ing using Ro d, Rules Don't use substitute amendments • To amend by substitution is a complicated process under Robert. • We recommend that councils do not use substitute amendments. 139 Jurassic ParliamentMaat ring meetingsaaing RnbertaRniea Process Amendment • The Amendment is processed using the same eight steps that we just saw for a main motion. 141 Amendment blocks Main Motion 143 J u"rassic Parliament M.st-gme mg—mgR-1, Rules Instead of substituting... • Instead, a member can say, "I urge my colleagues to vote against this motion. If it is defeated, I will propose a different motion to conduct a survey of neighboring cities in the League" 140 ,f Urrassic Parliament mast ring meetings using R-1I Rulev The challenge is... • We vote on amendments BEFORE we vote on the main motion, in order to make the main motion as good as possible —to PERFECT the motion. 142 ,f urrassic Parliament M.st mgmeeting—mgR-1I Rules Fate of the Amendment • People sometimes get confused, and don't realize that after voting on the amendment, the process continues. • Once the fate of the amendment has been decided, debate continues on the main motion. 144 Packet Pg. 27 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastering me ing using Ro d, Rules More amendments are possible... • Once you've dealt with one amendment, you may have others... • provided that they apply to a different aspect of the main motion. • It takes special actions (reconsideration) to go back and change something we've already amended. 145 Jurassic ParliamentMaat ring meetingsaaing Roberta Rules "Friendly amendment" • People often process "friendly amendment" the wrong way. • DO NOT turn to maker and seconder to ask if they accept the amendment — this give them improper power. • Handle this the same as any other amendment. • Ask, "Is there a second?" etc. • Once a motion has been stated by the chair, the maker and seconder have same rights as any other member. 147 Primary Amendment Dimetrodon 149 f u�rassic Parliament Mass ring meetings using R-1, Rules The process continues • After all amendments have been processed, the body still must vote on the AMENDED MAIN MOTION. 146 Iii ,f Urrassic ParliamentMaet slog meetinga using RnLerteRulee 148 150 Secondary amendment • When an amendment has been proposed, it is called a "primary amendment." • It is also possible to amend the amendment, which is called a "secondary amendment." • This is processed just like the main motion, EXCEPT that no further amendments are possible —no "tertiary" amendments. Secondary Amendment Small Dimetrodon Packet Pg. 28 5 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastering meHing using R-d, Rules Amend the Amendment Architect: I move that we amend the amendment by striking the words "Design Review Board" and inserting the words "a licensed architect." 151 41111L rat. Secondary amendment Secondary amendment blocks primary amendment 153 Jurassic ParliamentMa, iingmeeeogs„:„gRoee,.Ralea No amendments in minutes • According to Robert's Rules of Order, details of each amendment and how it was voted on ARE NOT INCLUDED in the minutes. • "After discussion and amendment, the following motion was adopted..." 155 f u�rassic Parliament Mass-gmemg—mgRnLert-1u, If adopted, amendment will read: provided that the plan for each catio is approved by the Design Review Rearel a licensed architect. 152 jurrassic Parliament Maes-gme mg—hgR-1, RWev Sequence • Discuss and vote on the secondary amendment. • Discuss and vote on the primary amendment. • Discuss and vote on the Main Motion. 154 156 Call the Question Triceratops Packet Pg. 29 6 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament M.. „emee e, , eRoeen,a e, Call the Question Triceratops • People often process this motion wrong. • You cannot simply cut off debate by saying "question." • You must be recognized to make this motion. • It requires a second. • It cannot be debated or amended. • It takes a two-thirds vote to pass. 157 Jurassic Parliament Ma, „emee e: , eRoeen,. e, EXERCISE Using the surplus Dinopolis has a $10 million surplus this year. What will the city do with it? 159 Jurassic Parliament Remember... • The meeting is NOT ABOUT YOUR OPINIONS. • Do not feel obligated to speak to every motion. • Just vote the way your conscience tells you. 161 J u"rass i c Parliament EXERCISE Motions practice 158 Ju"rassic Parliament Performing Arts Center Moved and seconded: That the city build a performing arts center at a cost not to exceed $10 million. 160 Jurassic Parliament 162 If you want to kill something... • Don't move it in the first place. • Move it and then vote it down. • Move it and then use the motion "to postpone indefinitely." • You may make a motion "to reject" something. • Note: A defeated motion can be introduced again at a future meeting ("renewed" in parliamentary jargon). Packet Pg. 30 7 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma11vin,.1din using R-d, Rules V. Who's in charge? 163 Jurassic Parliament Mast ri.g mee.Ig.si.g R.bertsR.ies Role of mayor in discussion? • In Washington State, a "strong mayor" by custom can take part in discussion, even though technically not a member of the council. • We believe that the mayor SHOULD take part. The mayor has important information and a significant perspective for the council. • Of course the mayor must not dominate the discussion. 165 Jurassic Parliament M-1in 111ings.sing R-1', Rules Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12t" edition Abbreviated RONR "Rules of Order Newly Revised" 167 f u�rassic Parliament Ma -gme mg—mgR.Lert-1u , Note on role of chair • Robert has different rules for small boards (up to about 12 people). • In a small board, chair may make motions, discuss, and vote, unless law, regulations or bylaws say otherwise. • We recommend that chair speak and vote last (this is a Jurassic Parliament suggestion). 164 jaurmssic Parliament ...__....._....,.. 166 168 Can the mayor take part in discussion? W1u1 iS la lute if dU 1M)W illalifWOM141{KY µ.W kuM Mi Vf?TI1e J1HWCf W L61 qMM 6V M uJ ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER 12TH F.41TION IIrnN i1, Pehen 111, panlcl !I. Ho.em.nn. Them.. I kh. nxn�eI ... Sh-1 Cabs, 168 Packet Pg. 31 8 5.1.b ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER - NEWLY REVISED — /N BR/Ef I lanry al. Rrbr I.I. ❑enlrl l{Ilorumann, TAOn�iS� fta h. Ilanlr[i'Seabpld, ••+ tbmrnl l:rrbRr 169 U.S. Constitution Federal law i State law 1 Charter, articles of incorporation, or code Bylaws or council rules i Special rules of order 1 Robert's Rules of Order 171 Jurassic Parliament Mastering meetings using Robert's Rules Accountability Hierarchy BOSS / x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 173 169 f u�rassic Parliament Masr gmeetings iag Rnbe Rdi, We recommend spiral -bound editions, available only from the National Association of Parliamentarians www.parliamentarians.org 170 ,f urrassic ParliamentMaer ,logmeenngaueiog RnberteRuiee Your rules have higher authority • You may choose the rules that suit the Council best, and they have higher authority than Robert's Rules. 172 �� Ju-rassic ParliamentMasr,i�gmeetingsusiag Rnbe1,Ruies 174 Voluntary Association Packet Pg. 32 9 5.1.b f?rassic Parliament M.. „gmee g, , gaoeen,a e, Key Point Each member has an equal right to speak and to try to persuade others to accept their view. 175 -1 �rassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, Fundamental guideline During meetings, the chair is the servant of the group, and the group is the final authority. 177 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,a e, What is each person's individual authority? All members of a governing board share in a joint and collective authority which exists and can be exercised only when the group is in session. The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure 179 J u"rass i c Parliament gm Ingsul gknLertY ku e. Key Point During meetings, the chair controls the process so the group can make the decisions. 176 J u"rass i c Parliament --e g—mg—hgR-1, lde, 178 180 You have both types of structure • The council forms a voluntary association. • The mayor and staff form an accountability hierarchy. -llJ�JL1! LEGISLATION is the prerogative of the council. Mayor supports council, but does not decide. Packet Pg. 33 0 5.1.b ADMINISTRATION is the prerogative of the mayor. Council may not interfere. 181 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,. e, Your duty as a councilmember • Debate and determine overall strategy, policy, and legislation for your city. • Leave the details of operations to the mayor and staff. 183 Jurassic Parliament It's OK to disagree • The fact that people have different opinions is a strength. It's a good thing! • BUT we tend to identify with our own position. • When we are defeated, we sometimes take it personally. • This is a mistake. 185 J u"rass i c Parliament M., , ems, e, ,•eRoeert.... Councilmembers may not do the work of the city • Elected officials care deeply about their city. • Sometimes they have special knowledge and expertise. • They may make suggestions to the mayor, but they may not do the work of the city themselves. • Why? They must not cross the line between legislation and administration. • This is a legal requirement! 182 Ju"rassic Parliament M..-�emee.me—hgR-1..d.. Vigorous discussion • Discussion on council motions can and should be vigorous! • Express your views freely and don't hold back. • Once the vote has been taken, however, things change. 184 Ju"rassic Parliament At the end of the day, the body must unite behind its decision. • It is a basic democratic principle that the decision of the majority, voting at a properly called meeting, is the decision of the body as a whole. • The minority must make it their decision as well. 186 Packet Pg. 34 1 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament M.. „emee e, , eRoeen,a e, Democracy is the worst system of government in all the world, with the exception of those others that have been tried from time to time. Winston Churchill 187 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eRoeen,a e, Members have a duty • When serving on a public body, members have a duty to uphold the decision of that body, even if they disagree with it. 189 Jurassic Parliament Ma „emee e: , eQoeen,w e, We all want to be right • It's human nature to be unhappy when you oppose the decision. • Our current culture places a strong premium on individuality. • I invite you to commit yourself to a bigger principle than your own views. 191 J u"rass i c Parliament Bottom line • In a democracy, HOW we decide things is more important than WHAT we decide. • Courtesy and respect, no surprises, no unilateral action, no end -runs ... these are essential for the system to work. 188 J u"rass i c Parliament Disagreement • Members may express their disagreement in public, but may not attempt to UNDERMINE the decision. • They are free to try to persuade their colleagues, during the meeting, to change the decision (within limits). 190 J u"rass i c Parliament 192 WHY? After everyone's voice is heard, including the minority, it is the majority that make the decision. Packet Pg. 35 2 5.1.b ,]urassi� P3r!i r'i�a' Lost the vote? don't sabotage the counciI's action wr�xrW lay�wvainen4y al'p��r.LrrM NFrWr.koW,+a m+r.,M ehen+r�r.rh'wrked'i'r"u rHx w.io�m wus cmeral xciry a,vtrn •bert.dRdr� it this w,y 193 Jurassic Parliament Ma,rr,gmeer gr, gRoeen,a e, VI. Public comment 195 Jurassic Parliament Ma,rr,gmeer gr, gaoeen,w e, Public hearing vs public comment • A PUBLIC HEARING is an administrative procedure governed by state law and your council rules. • You must include testimony in the minutes. • The PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD is an agenda item governed by your own rules. • We strongly recommend NOT including public comment in your meeting minutes. 197 J u"rass i c Parliament Ma,r r gm�, g, , gaoeertra .r What is the alternative? The ballot box is sacred because the alternative is blood. Elias Canetti 194 6 Ju"rassic Parliament —r g—mg—hgR-1, lde, Another disclaimer Robert's Rules of Order contains very little guidance on public comment. In general, this information comes from Jurassic Parliament's experience over 15 years of working with local governments. 196 Jurassic Parliament Marr rl gmeetingsul gFnLertY xuer WHY public comment? • A council meeting is NOT A MEETING OF THE PUBLIC. • It is a MEETING OF THE COUNCIL that is held in public. • The purpose of the "public comment" period is to allow the councilmembers to become informed about the views of the public. • It should be carefully structured. 198 Packet Pg. 36 3 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament M,11,ft,.1din using Ro d, Rules Be consistent • Best to announce rules at beginning of each session, and provide written handout. • For the sake of fairness, rules for public comment MUST be enforced consistently. • Public must address remarks to chair, not to individual councilmembers or the audience. 199 Jurassic Parliament Mast ring meelg sing RobertsRuies Do not dialogue • This is not a dialogue. • Do not get into back -and -forth with the public. If chair starts dialoguing with the public, the situation can quickly become confusing. • If you respond to some speakers but not to others, it can be interpreted as showing bias. 201 Jurassic Parliament Ms 1ingmeetingsusing Ro 1's Rules Differing expectations • The public may have different expectations. • They may come to the meeting looking for answers to specific questions. • They may want to argue. • They may want their remarks "on the record" • They may want to raise a "Point of Order," which they cannot do. • Education is critical! 203 F f u�rassic Parliament Ma gm .g, i.gR.be Rdl, Follow time limits • Ask staff to time speakers so chair is not distracted. • Some bodies have a visible timer so speakers know when their limit is approaching. • Speakers may not donate their time to someone else. jurrassic ParliamentMae ,log meetings ueiog RnLerteRulee We tell the public it is a one-way communication to the council. 202 ,f urrassic Parliament Mxst mgmeeting—mgR-1I Rules Audience relations • Only the chair may speak to the audience as a whole. • Individual councilmembers may not speak to the public or recognize people in the audience. • Discourage demonstrations —clapping, booing, whistling, stamping of feet, etc. These can chill free speech, both for councilmembers and public. 204 Packet Pg. 37 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament M,11,ft,.1din using Ro d, Rules Time, place and manner • The courts have found that local governments may limit the time, place and manner of public comment. • All such restrictions must be viewpoint -neutral. • We recommend setting a time period for public comment (for example, 30 minutes). • We recommend setting a 3-minute limit for individual speakers. 205 Jurassic Parliament Mast ring meelg sing RobertsRuies Capturing public comment? • We believe that it is best NOT to include oral comments in the minutes. • Capturing those remarks requires a substantial staff effort. • Sometimes citizens want corrections to their remarks, which wastes time. • Organizations can be found liable on the basis of comments included in minutes — this has happened. • The purpose of public comment is fulfilled when the members have heard the remarks. 207 Jurassic Parliament Ms 1ingmeetingsusing R• 1's Rules How to act on dais? • Chair and members convey interest and concern by their body language. • They should listen to each person speaking as if there were no one else in the room (this is hard!). • Keep a warm and pleasant expression, or a neutral face if speaker is not complimentary. 209 f u�rassic Parliament Ma gm .g,.,i.gR.be Rdl, If a speaker runs over... • If a speaker runs over the limit, interrupt and request that they conclude their remarks, or simply inform them, "Your time is up." 206 jurrassic ParliamentMae ,log meetings ueiog RnLerteRulee Comment vs. disruption • Attendees do not have the right to DISRUPT the meeting. • However, the courts have found that mere words do not usually constitute disruption. • In general, residents can say whatever they like during public comment. 208 ,f urrassic Parliament Mxst mgmeeting—mgR-1I Rules 210 How to respond? • Best approach is to thank each speaker, even if negative, and move on. • Chair may provide brief factual information, if appropriate, which must not degenerate into lecturing or criticism. • Don't put staff on the spot. Invite people to address questions to staff separately. Packet Pg. 38 5 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament M,11,ftgme.ings using R-d, Rules Attacks on staff • Councilmembers should not criticize staff in public and must be courteous to them. • If public attacks staff, do not get defensive. • Do not get in a hostile exchange. Be prepared if appropriate to defend the staff in a calm, positive manner. • Why? If no response is made, it can seem as if the body agrees with the criticisms. 211 Jurassic Parliament Mast dog meerlug, using RubertsRuies Other channels • It is essential for you to be in touch with your public, to be responsive, and to appear responsive. • Given the limitations of the public comment period, we recommend maintaining other channels for dialogue with the public. • Community forums, personal discussions, "coffee with the council" (always less than a quorum), a form on your website, surveys, etc. 213 J u rassi c Parliament .•.as..:wr�...a. SAMPLE PUBLIC COhI MFNITANNOUNCEAAFNT Now is ehe lm- wh—f .eap.Rk.w welr—your ml--u whicha —y ianpo Iom pkrse p Io do podium, spr k inl. Qw mi—pl—Ord 0v}nu .amr -d ciry d resMRrc� lydr—ya vl po —pfs m the w"rjr .il aa. M,. norea i..00d..b. eaurrnyissppeaeirra Cmpm are+rek"umgenrcal cityblomwar sprcihc RpWa Liem. Lmh ipaa6r la luniicd mI miwuro.V—mry—d—yourlime. a—h—pea'Ixr_Lf-n paapkare h—r.q A —the d bAjeee,r mnmyarc ra rhaaeaii.pierepre+rwi,elpe a.7w,rraysprakr hn s mi.Rka 215 f u�rassic Parliament Ma,r-gmeetings urhg Robert, Rule, Conclude with thanks • At the end of the public comment period, the chair should thank the public for attending. • Explain again that while this is not a time for dialogue, all comments and questions are taken seriously by the body. • Sincerity and warmth on the part of the chair will make a big difference to the experience the public has at your meeting. 212 214 216 fu"rassic Parliament Guidelines for Public Comment in Local Government Kennewick GD a \i _ — alr�� TM pubec comme,a period is an essential part dla lgovemmentmeeUngs.Theseareourguide- gnsfor public comme,R pviols in local govemmmr. n grefer m ordimry business aM work a srudym-Mofcoun<i11, boards and committees. Pubk M ,mg, and quasi-judidal hearings are gwemedbydlffnem,_ Packet Pg. 39 6 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma. „gmee g, , gRoeen,R e, Three things you must have: 1. Knowledge of how this system works 2. A majority on your council in favor of civility and this system. 3. The personal moxie, chutzpah, energy and drive to put it all into practice. 217 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,R e, Chair controls who speaks when • If someone speaks up without being recognized, STOP THEM. • If someone speaks out of turn, INTERRUPT THEM. • If someone makes insulting remarks, CUT THEM OFF. 219 Jurassic Parliament Ma „gmee g: , gRoeen,R e, Guide your members by stating the obvious • You as chair know more about the process than anybody else. • You must repeat yourself, and state the obvious, to help bring everyone along. 221 J u"rass i c Parliament ..--gme mg—mgR-1, Rine. Chair must control who speaks when • The chair serves as a BENEVOLENT DICTATOR, enforcing the rules the group has chosen. • Individual members must SEEK RECOGNITION before speaking. 218 J u"rass i c Parliament ma-t g—mg—hgR-1, RWev Duty to obey the chair • Members have a duty to obey the chair's directions. • If they disagree, they can't argue back. • What can they do? 220 J u"rass i c Parliament Ma1rl-mg—mgR-1I Rine. Keep things moving! Be brisk! Speak crisply! • Well, 1 guess the agenda is adopted... • 1'll kind of get a thumbs up from the board next week... 222 Packet Pg. 40 7 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastering meHing using Robee's Rules Firm but not harsh. 223 Jurassic Parliament Maat eng mesh gsaaiag RonertaRaiea When in doubt, ask the group! • Chair can always ask the group to decide a question. 225 Jurassic ParliamentMa,taagmeetiagsas.„gRobert,ae. • Chair: All those who believe that the Councilmember may not continue, please say "No." • Councilmember opposed: "No." • Chair: The ayes have it and the Councilmember may continue speaking, OR the noes have it and the Councilmember will cease from speaking. 227 Jurassic Parliament as enng manmgs using0.obert's 0.ol.s CHEAT SHEET LANGUAGE TIPS FOR MEETING MANAGEMENT ca--r rnl:menmq ofine(nome go ganhononpeaneeroo ae•. wmomonlernon_. ryrnere l:noogenion_. To begin elscusVon It M1as been movedandseconded ft, Is [here Rnydlsasslon) gmere is no wane anmme eianorea d'memman wmr,«ceanndered ene eieaeeion I: mere ony�arcnrei:eW:ion>orareyon.emymoore> asemi—fomer Memcersays,'Pomr fwxe" z. Chair-Ys, "Sateyw•pdnt" Memberexplainsiss 3. ChIirsays, 1epoin wellraRen, or "TFeyWntisnotwelltaken." Whensomanesays"Poi—Oreer"bu[ of rule M1as been brokeN explainwhatth,ymean ress Pomtof lnfirmalion embersays,"Poin[oflnfo•m z. Chair replies, "Sakyou•quertion."n 224 ,f urrassic Parliament Ma,. nog meetmga ueiog RnherteRulee • Chair: The chair believes that remarks about UFOs landing at our airfield are not germane, and will ask the Council to decide whether the Councilmember may continue speaking on this topic. All those who believe that the Councilmember may continue speaking, please say "aye." • Councilmembers in favor: Aye! 226 ,Ju`rassic Parliament Ma,. a gm inga acing RnhertY Rules 228 HOW to control? The chair should never get excited. Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12" edition, 47:19 Packet Pg. 41 g 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Masteringmeetings using R-d, Rules WHY do we need rules? Win/lose is the only game most of us understand. We have a constant unspoken need for domination and actually find no enjoyment in win/win situations. Richard Rohr, Franciscan author 229 Jurassic ParliamentMnst ring meetingsusing RnbertsRnies Vision phase two • Once the vote is taken, personal opinions and political views are LESS IMPORTANT than the majority vote of the council. • Members accept the decision and move on without rancor or bitterness. 231 fullassic Parliament .... ......,R., Minor mistakes don't#� #invalidate action n.�4-bMt—ah-1 wm.te," w�m ontaa a.a�w Nt �:� tpep.pprmed_were b.kat t —tt Aog.od—xd® IRagfluTh;aw.aawacedtim`. T1wpwll^.a 9'f n3Jpg t]w ewtloG' e W b.• m Itpt it lei,i ..propt. b,"wai¢to IBtmu thep tq—d .11-11W.0y if � Luord h:t p. ued >>mEm. rt le�tl twoge ykwulN Ea 5.rnraIL.. J A.t i—. fed ggpor.lm.n'uvprlm.tui [hrt �.t hippm bef ace ue.. O—prp pmcee[ah1.j-a-yd—fi..nF—,b i tla.etr for lour , 233 f u�rassic Parliament Mast ring meetings using R-1, Rule. Vision phase one • Each member expresses their personal views on topics before the council with vigor, energy, commitment, and respect. 230 ,f Urrassic Parliamentmast ring meetings using Robert's Rules Vill. Conclusion 232 ,f urrassic Parliament Mast ringm ings using RnbertY Rules Keep in touch! • You are invited to subscribe to our monthly enewsletter. • Subscribe to the blog on our website for insight, tips and inspiration, including our new advice column, "Dear Dinosaur." • Email any time. www.jurassicparliament.com nent.com 206-542-8422 234 Packet Pg. 42 9 5.1.b ;TERING UNCIL JINCS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS WEI NMENYS G. Macfarlane, PRP, CAE Andrew L. Estep, CAE Jurassic 235 Jurassic Parliament Mast dog meet) gr slog kobertskuies The purpose of your meetings under Robert's Rules? • Debate and determine overall strategy, policy, and legislation for your city. • Leave the details of operations to the mayor and staff. 237 Jurassic Parliament Follow four fundamental guidelines for successful meetings Robett's Rules of Order includesfora (undaaventalgoidd'mea tlutwill create successful meetings. TI> y are easy W say but take — effort to apply, since prevailing c&—is oft—,y different. Runyour meetings according W tl—guidelines soyouT meetlngs—andyow orgardzatlon—will Flourish. 239 f u�rassic parliament Ma,t rI gm dogs url gknbertY kuler After taking this training you will be able to: 1. Apply the authority of the chair and members for more efficient meetings. 2. Follow best practices for fair discussion. 3. Respond to disorder and difficult people. 4. Make Motions and Amendments. 5. Run effective public comment sessions. 236 Jurassic Parliament � The chair is not in charge of your meeting It isa little-known fact[hat Wtimately it is the board that ism charge ofyom meeting, not the chair. According W the principles ofparliamentary procedure aMRobert's RWes ofOrder, the chair runs the meeting while subject to the w oNhe body as.whole. f( Thl;l11ery do oe1rven film mewmkplacgthe m, I—,,,,,td oNer nccourrrn 1— EBARhose i. dhkh os.menucm-,as.n HIERARCHY, inwhicheveryonerepords though the -ah, riatechanrd-isthe ...IisOSS thetop ofthepyramid.The boss / • a It makes[he Wtimatedecisionsandtirespotuiblefor [he organiz�ion's performarce. 238 238 j4urassic P,1i ii' -�,I-z 240 Essential Guidelines for City Councils Etdlnr Ll— esirvti.l K.ido&nea d W tli,m-tluy ptvicedntriauke rhelri6 W e d your merImp. Ir:lil pecfu[IIW 46s UIS:imu, amia yner caeiamOV bilIM Packet Pg. 43 0 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Ma. d gmeeh g, , ggoeen,g e, These remarks are inappropriate 1. Personal remarks about other members (except for conflict of interest) 2. Discourteous remarks — insulting language, attacks 3. Inflammatory language 4. Criticizing past actions of the group (unless subject is under discussion, or member is about to propose to amend or rescind the action at the end of their speech) 5. Remarks that are not germane (relevant) to the discussion 241 Jurassic Parliament Ma, d gmeeh g: , gRoeen,a e, Motions review • At the right time, seek recognition from the chair. • State your motion. Chair, 1 move that we issue each councilmember a $500 bonus in recognition of their service during this pandemic. • After the motion is seconded by another member and stated by the chair, explain why you think it's a good idea. 243 Jurassic Parliament Ma, d gmeeh g: , gRoeen,a e, Eight steps to process a motion 1. Member makes motion. 2. Another member seconds motion. 3. Chair states motion. 4. Members debate and/or amend motion. S. Chair restates motion and calls for vote. 6. Members vote on motion. 7. Chair states results of vote, whether motion passes or fails, and what happens next as a result of the vote. 8. Chair states next item of business. 245 CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS USING PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE AND ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER IN WASHINGTON STATE This guide has been prepared In es W Hti,e—, and —idems wha want m know the e,put.fi—, fnr publie 242 J u"rass i c ParliamentMaer ,logmeehngsuelog FnhertexWee Seconding a motion • After another member makes a motion, just call out "second!" • You do not need to be recognized. 244 Jurassic Parliament—1-g—Img—mgR-1I101 246 Amending a motion • During discussion on the motion, seek recognition. • Once recognized, state your proposed amendment. Chair, 1 move to amend the motion by striking out the number$500 and inserting the number$5000. • Once another member seconds the amendment, explain why it's a good idea. Packet Pg. 44 1 5.1.b Jurassic Parliament Mastering meHing using R-d, Rules Remember... • The amendment is voted on first. • Once the amendment is resolved, discussion may continue on the main motion. • Further amendments may be made. • Finally, the vote will be taken on the MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED. 247 Jurassic ParliamentMaat ring meeslugsaaiag RubertaRaiea Kindness is within our power. Liking is not. Samuel Johnson, British author 249 Jurassic Parliament Martin si.gsusi.g R-1 s Raies Why are we here? To invigorate you to run effective meetings to serve your community 251 f u�rassic Parliament Mass-g ingausing R-1, Rules Best practices for public comment 1. Set time limits for public comment and for individual speeches. 2. Have the public address the chair, and have the chair respond. 3. Don't engage in dialogue with the public, but have arrangements to answer their questions afterwards. 4. Speakers may not donate their time. 5. On the dais, make the effort to be, and to appear to be, listening intently to all speakers. 248 jurrassic Parliament Mas slog meetinga ueiog RnLerteRulee Serving on a local government board is like being in a marriage arranged by the citizens. Tami Tanoue, Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency 250 ,f urrassic Parliament Mass mgmeeting—mg RnLertY Rules 252 Disclaimer: Nothing in this presentation constitutes business or legal advice. © Jurassic Parliament 2022. All rights reserved. PO Box 77553, Seattle, WA 98177 Tel: 206-542-8422 Email: annCdiurassicoarliament.com Web: www.iurassicoarliament.com Packet Pg. 45 2 5.1.c Invitation to choose roles for Jurassic Parliament workshop for City of Edmonds - Great City Council Meetings Dear colleague, I'm looking forward to working with you at our online workshop this Friday, May 20, at 10:00 am Pacific time. Please look through the roles included in this file and pick a couple that you would like to play. If possible, print those roles out. (There is no need to print all of them.) See you soon! With best wishes, Ann Ann G. Macfarlane Professional Registered Parliamentarian architect elderly member ham radio operator artist enemy of the mayor harmonica manufacturer astronomer engineer knitter attorney environmentalist massage therapist auto mechanic fashion designer movie fan baker fern collector museum director banker ferryboat captain neighborhood blogger barista festival director office manager botanist fisherman opera fan bungee jumper food program director pharmacist burnt -out member football coach port director carpenter fossil hunter psychiatrist chef gardener psychologist chocolate maker general contractor restaurant owner dancer gingko farmer spa manager dentist golfer doctor guitarist Packet Pg. 46 5.1.c architect Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Building a performing arts center is a great idea! motion... It should be a superb model of architectural glory. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we hold an architecture competition to locate the best architectural talent for our projects. Sample remarks in I'm just fed up with the poor -quality buildings in favor of your motion... our city. We need to get some really classy structures! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "to be designed by an architect with at 4160L least 15 years' experience here in our city." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Budget Refer to Committee Committee to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 47 5.1.c artist Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this As long as the performing arts center includes motion... facilities for ALL artists, I'm in favor After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we create 15 life-size replicas of our most significant species to show the world what we truly are. Sample remarks in Well, if Granger, Washington and Rapid City, favor of your motion... South Dakota can do it, why can't we? Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and we retain the services of a competent artist to paint the project for tourist promotion." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Artistic Refer to Committee Review Committee to report back next year. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 48 5.1.c astronomer Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this We would be much better advised to build an motion... observatory so we can research asteroids and when they might hit us. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we develop an asteroid research program to fend off the next expected asteroid fall due next year. Sample remarks in I'm serious —research shows that an asteroid favor of your motion... may hit us at any time! Doesn't anyone care? Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and we provide asteroid protection shields for all buildings in the city." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Safety Refer to Committee Committee to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 49 5.1.c attorney Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this It's critical that we ensure that the project is motion... zoned appropriately and meets all League requirements. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we hire a team of twelve attorneys to review every city project. Sample remarks in Our society is so prone to cheap lawsuits that favor of your motion... we need to protect ourselves! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "subject to the advice of counsel." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Bar Refer to Committee Association for its review. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 50 5.1.c auto mechanic Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Oh come on, what about the working stiffs? This motion... would be of interest only to posh people with big incomes! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we provide electric cars for all dinosaurs under 500 pounds. Sample remarks in Electric cars are the wave of the future! We favor of your motion... should put our dinosaurs in them right now. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and offer a subsidy to all electric car owners." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Transportation Board for its input. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 51 5.1.c baker Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this I would be interested in providing gingko motion... biscuits to the refreshment stands at the center. Our biscuits are tasty and healthful! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we subsidize the production of gingko biscuits. Sample remarks in Gingko biscuits are a great source of vitamins favor of your motion... and minerals for dinosaurs. We need to produce more of them! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and offer free gingko biscuits at all city functions." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Bakers Refer to Committee Alliance for their support. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 52 5.1.c banker Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Hard times are on the horizon. We shouldn't motion... spend this now, we should invest it for the future. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we give the banks a $5 million subsidy to cover their shaky loans. -,Moir Sample remarks in In these tough economic times, dinosaurs are favor of your motion... defaulting on their mortgages right and left. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and provide a special subsidy to all banks." *W Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to to the Refer to Committee Bankers Association for validation that this is a fiscally secure measure. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 53 5.1.c barista Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Starbucks would be the best vendor to provide motion... beverages at this center. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we give Starbucks an exclusive franchise to provide coffee at city events. Sample remarks in Starbucks offers a great service to dinosaurs favor of your motion... working from home — they can bring their laptops! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and offer free coffee from Starbucks." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Natural Refer to Committee Food and Beverage Processing Board for their input. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 54 5.1.c botanist Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this We need to commit to using only suitable native motion... plans in the landscaping of this center. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we develop new harvest machines. Sample remarks in Our present outdated methods mean that half favor of your motion... the fernseed we produce is wasted! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and we subsidize the sale of fernseed oil to botanists engaged in researching our local flora." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Better Refer to Committee Futures Through Botany Board to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 55 5.1.c bungee jumper Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Oh I'm fed up with all the emphasis on "HIGH motion... CULTURE." We need more sports facilities, not a performing arts center! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we build a new lighthouse to prevent the terrible loss of dinolife near Cape Dino. Sample remarks in This would also be a great jumping-off point for favor of your motion... those who practice the sport of bungee jumping. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and support the Bungee Jumpers Club by announcing all their events on our bulletin board." community Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Safety Refer to Committee Committee to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 56 5.1.c burnt -out member Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Is this really the best use of our surplus? I think motion... we should invest it instead. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we take our entire surplus and distribute it to the members of our council. Sample remarks in We've worked hard for our city and it's time that favor of your motion... we received some reward for all that effort! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "once the investigation by the Dinosaur Times is completed." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Vision Refer to Committee and Mission Committee to report back in five years. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 57 5.1.c carpenter Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this The traditional crafts like carpentry are in motion... danger of extinction. We should spend the money supporting them. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we authorize homeless dinosaurs to cut down the gingko forests for wood. Sample remarks in If we could build more housing then we wouldn't favor of your motion... have so many homeless dinosaurs. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and use only the finest gingko woods." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Trades Refer to Committee Union for advice. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 58 5.1.c chef Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this The center should have a cafe that uses only motion... local, organically sourced produce. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we start a food cafe training project like Farestart. Sample remarks in This will encourage delinquent dinosaur favor of your motion... teenagers to find a career interest that will give them an economic future. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and provide free meals to all participants 4111160. during the length of the project." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Community Service Committee to report back in two months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 59 5.1.c chocolate maker Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this In my opinion, chocolate is a much better way to motion... lift people's spirits than arts performances. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we place chocolate bar dispensing machines in all our district schools. Sample remarks in Recent research has shown that chocolate has favor of your motion... many healthful qualities and can even encourage better thinking. This will benefit the students as they study. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and we send specially wrapped candy packages to all the other towns of our state as a promotion." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Candy Refer to Committee Manufacturers Guild to report back in two months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 60 5.1.c dancer Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this We could hold swing dance contests in the motion... center! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we establish a troop of Dinodancers who can perform at all public celebrations. Sample remarks in Dancing is an ancient dinosaur custom and the favor of your motion... public will appreciate the entertainment. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and we seek the support of the Dinotango Dance Company to carry this project out." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Artistic Refer to Committee Development Committee to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 61 5.1.c dentist Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Dinosaurs are notorious for terrible dental motion... hygiene. How about a public health initiative in favor of flossing instead? After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we arrange for free dental checkups for all dinos in our school district twice a year. Sample remarks in With the provision of chocolate bar machines in favor of your motion... the schools, we have to think about the health of our dino children's teeth! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and get the assistance of the 4160. Dinodentists Association in providing these services." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Social Refer to Committee Services Forum to report back in four weeks. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 62 5.1.c doctor Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Everyone is just worn out from the pandemic. motion... think we should use this money for projects that bring more immediate relief. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we build a new gymnasium, free to all, that will allow all sizes of dinosaur to exercise in order to maintain the best possible health. Sample remarks in This will save us on healthcare costs in the long favor of your motion... run. Prevention is better than cure. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and provide reduced rates to all healthcare workers." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Dinosaur Refer to Committee Health & Safety Board to report back in three months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 63 5.1.c elderly member Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Since the money has been generated from motion... taxes paid by our residents, we should hold a referendum on how to use it. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we build a nursing home on the river. Sample remarks in We have many dinosaurs with serious favor of your motion... disabilities. They must be properly cared for! The dino-boomers must not be forgotten! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "provided that no dinosaurs over the age of sixty shall be required to pay taxes." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Elderly Refer to Committee Dinosaur Defense League to report back in two weeks. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 64 5.1.c enemy of the mayor Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this I think the mayor is proposing this because motion... she's also a choir director, and she wants to promote choral singing. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we retain a consultant to examine the source of this surplus. Sample remarks in We have to verify that all accounting records favor of your motion... have been properly maintained. I think some fishy business has been going on. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "provided that the old biddy who's 4111160. running this city resigns immediately." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Charities Refer to Committee Association to study the matter and report back in three months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 65 5.1.c engineer Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Don't you people understand what's happening motion... with fossil fuels? We must invest this in nuclear power! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we develop new energy sources to power our civilization once all our carbon is used up. Sample remarks in At the present rate of speed, the carbon on the favor of your motion... planet will be completely exhausted by 2015. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and that we support the creation of HOD lanes on our freeways for all our Highly Oversized Dinosaurs." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Transportation Board to see whether they'll approve this proposal. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 66 5.1.c environmentalist Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this We don't need another high -impact building motion... project in our county! Let's find a better way to use the money After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we authorize water purification research to ensure a safe water supply for the future. Sample remarks in Science is making it clearer than ever that we favor of your motion... have to do something about water —now! Water is the next oil. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and we establish special bypass channels to ensure that ancient fishes are not harmed." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Zoning Refer to Committee Board to see whether they'll approve this proposal. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 67 5.1.c fashion designer Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Dinosaurs need the psychological lift that nice motion... clothes give them. I think we should subsidize the clothing industry with this money. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we establish an Institute of Fashion for young female dinosaurs. Sample remarks in We can't compete with the League of Northwest favor of your motion... Dinosaur Cities without a fashion institute. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and require all students to have at least one course in fashion design." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Educational Review Board for its opinion. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 68 5.1.c fern collector Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this I don't know, I'm just kind of confused about motion... this. Isn't our property in a sensitive area? After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we special training in fern preservation so that botanists will be able to share the wealth of our fern heritage with others. Sample remarks in If we fail to do this, we run the risk of simply favor of your motion... losing the knowledge of what ferns mean to dinosaurs. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and establish a Fern Collection in the Botanical Gardens" Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Skin and Refer to Committee Scales Research Society to get their best advice. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 69 5.1.c ferryboat captain Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Marine activities are the healthiest form of motion... recreation. I'm against throwing up another huge building. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we provide funds for the dredging of Fossil Creek. Sample remarks in By doing this the ferries can make their way favor of your motion... across Fossil Lake and up the rivers to the other communities. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and that we create a special committee 41160b to monitor the results of this project." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Public Refer to Committee Services Authority to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 70 5.1.c festival director Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this If we do this, we can make the "Dinopolis motion... Dreaming" festival DOUBLE in size! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we hold the "Dinopolis Dreaming" festival every year instead of every other year. Sample remarks in Holding this great festival once every two years favor of your motion... just isn't cutting it! We will see enormous benefits in tourism and commerce if we do this. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "publicity for the "Dinopolis Dreaming" 4160,L festival be included in all project materials." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Arts and Refer to Committee Culture Commission to consider the matter. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 71 5.1.c fisherman Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this The fishing industry needs relief much more motion... than we need to spend money on a grandiose project. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we build a fish -preserving plant. Sample remarks in This will allow us us to share the watery wealth favor of your motion... of our region with others. Marine life is a critical nutritional resource. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and provide free fish -and -chips lunches 4160,L to all dinosaurs engaged in recreational sporting activities. " Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Natural Refer to Committee Food Processing Board for their input. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 72 5.1.c food program director Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this We have to look at basic food need in our motion... under -served communities. How about supporting the food bank instead! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we assign $1 million of these funds to our food bank. Sample remarks in The food bank does the best it can, but many favor of your motion... dinos are not getting enough gingko fodder to eat! That's what causes delinquency. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and increase the Food Program subsidy by 200%." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Social Refer to Committee Needs Commission to report back in six months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 73 5.1.c football coach Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Our high school stadium is in pitiful shape! Why motion... don't we spend the money improving it instead? After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we request the Superintendent to open a touch football program in the elementary schools. Sample remarks in Football is the only sport that teaches young favor of your motion... dinosaurs how to succeed. It will make a difference in the game of life. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and make football mandatory for all college students." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Educational Review Board for its opinion. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 74 5.1.c fossil hunter Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this This is just a waste of money. Let's hire a team motion... of archeologists who can preserve our ancient fossils before they are ground up in the great churn of progress. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we create a Fossil Museum to preserve the precious heritage of our species. —Wool Sample remarks in If we don't know what fossils of the past mean, favor of your motion... we will fail to prepare for our future. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "provided that the Archeology Council declares the area for the project to be a fossil - free zone." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Sticks Refer to Committee and Stones Review Board to report back in two months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 75 5.1.c gardener Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this It's OK by me, as long as we guarantee that at motion... least 2% of the cost will be dedicated to great landscaping. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we create a new public park to improve recreational opportunities in our fair city. Sample remarks in Parks are one of the most important amenities favor of your motion... in any city! If we want to preserve the environment we must preserve plants! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and that the Macfarlane Gardening Center be awarded the contract for the 4060L landscaping of this project." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Gardening Guild to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 76 5.1.c general contractor Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Small-scale industry needs support more than motion... this kind of project. I'm in favor of grants to small businesses. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we build a new dock at the Dinopolis port. Sample remarks in We have more than 200 vessels visiting per favor of your motion... year and the old dock is just a disgrace! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and that the Macfarlane Marine Masterbuilders be retained to build the project." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Ports, Refer to Committee Parks and Potholes Commission to report back in three months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 77 5.1.c gingko farmer Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this What about small farmers? This money ought to motion... go to the backbone of our economy, not be wasted on frivolous entertainment. I'm against it! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we subsidize the cost of all supplies necessary to produce a healthy gingko crop for —Wool our families. Sample remarks in Ginkgo is a staple of our diet! If we don't favor of your motion... support good ginkgo crops, our health will really suffer. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and that we institute a crop spraying program to protect our gingko fields." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Agricultural Advisory Committee to report back in six months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 78 5.1.c golfer Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this I think this would be a big waste of money. Our motion... golf course needs refurbishing and improvements to continue to serve. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we build a new golf course to enhance our recreational facilities. Sample remarks in Our old golf course has been totally chewed up favor of your motion... by dinosaur claws. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and build a new golf course in addition." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Sports Refer to Committee Authority for its feedback. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 79 5.1.c guitarist Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this We don't need a big performance space. How motion... about creating smaller venues that will allow for more intimate experiences, like guitar concerts? After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we request the superintendent of schools offer guitar lessons to all students in the high school. Sample remarks in Guitar is the best possible instrument for favor of your motion... dinosaurs to make beautiful music. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and organize free guitar concerts in the city park at lunch time." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Music Refer to Committee Society for its consideration. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 80 5.1.c ham radio operator Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Emergency management is a crying need right motion... now. I think we should invest in our ham radio system. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we establish a ham radio network so all dinosaurs can have good reception when the telephone and internet are down. Sample remarks in We know that keeping everyone in the loop is favor of your motion... essential for the public safety. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and that we request the ham radio enthusiasts to provide backup communication in the event of a natural disaster." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Telecommunications Committee for their input. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 81 5.1.c harmonica manufacturer Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this My harmonica quartet will really enjoy motion... performing in this space. I'm for it! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we subsidize our small musical - instrument factories who are finding it a challenge to make ends meet. Sample remarks in Music and other recreational activities will suffer favor of your motion... if we aren't able to produce harmonicas for every home in our city, as we have in the past. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and celebrate the completion of the project with a concert by the Happy Harmonica 4111160. Band." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Musical Refer to Committee Moments Society to get their best advice. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 82 5.1.c knitter Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Don't forget the hobbyists! Let's include a yarn motion... store in the center. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we request the YMCA to offer free knitting classes. Sample remarks in Knitting is very good for soothing dinosaurs that favor of your motion... suffer from stress. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and ensure that hobbyists are also included." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Handicraft Lovers Guild to get their input. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 83 5.1.c massage therapist Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this What if we transformed this idea into a wellness motion... center? It could include the arts AND massage. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we research the health -giving properties of our mineral mud. Sample remarks in We are sitting on a gold -mine here in Dinopolis. favor of your motion... Do you have any idea how much people will pay for mud -bath treatments? Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "free massages be offered to all 4160L employees." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Bodyworkers Academy to get their opinion by our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 84 5.1.c movie fan Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this We've gotta make sure that the center includes motion... a wide screen suitable for showing IMAX movies. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we ask Mr. Steven Spielberg to film this project for posterity. Sample remarks in Mr. Spielberg is one of the great directors of the favor of your motion... world, and it would be an honor to have him film our project! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and we retain a local movie director to 4111160. film the project for posterity." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Cinema Refer to Committee Classics Committee to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 85 5.1.c museum director Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Performing arts live for a moment, but what we motion... really need is a museum that will give immortality to dinosaurs. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we build a new museum to honor the glorious history of dinosaurs. Sample remarks in We need to help our posterity remember where favor of your motion... they come from. Our old museum is a disgrace! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and give out free museum tickets to all participants in the project in appreciation for their hard work." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Regional Refer to Committee Historical Board to report back in two months. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 86 5.1.c neighborhood blogger Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this I can certainly promote this project on my blog — motion... I have over 6000 readers! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we provide high-speed Internet access to every home in the city. Sample remarks in We need to give everybody access to my blog favor of your motion... so they can find out the real truth about what's going on in our city. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and give bloggers the same status as 4,160L journalists." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Bloggers Refer to Committee of the World Unite Society for its advice. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 87 5.1.c office manager Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Current economic conditions have hit our small motion... businesses hard. How about a subsidy to businesses with fewer than 50 employees? After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we eliminate the head tax on employees in offices located in this city. Sample remarks in This tax is wildly unfair and makes us non - favor of your motion... competitive. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and subsidize free lunches for all city employees." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Chamber Refer to Committee of Commerce to see what it thinks. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 88 5.1.c opera fan Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this This is a splendid idea and I look forward to motion... patronizing our region's best opera performers! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we allocate $1 million to partner with the schools and bring students to opera performances free. Sample remarks in This will increase the happiness and well-being favor of your motion... of our students. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and that we invite our high school choir to sing at the ceremony marking the opening of the project." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Artistic Refer to Committee Subsidy Committee to report back next year. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 89 5.1.c pharmacist Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this We've been hit by the pandemic so hard that motion... mental health is really suffering. We ought to use this money to offer free Valium to our residents. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we provide Valium without charge to every resident dinosaur suffering from stress. —Wool Sample remarks in In these tough economic times, many dinosaurs favor of your motion... are truly suffering from anxiety and stress. Valium would make them calmer. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and provide chemical assistance to all." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Pharmacy Board to see what it thinks. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 90 5.1.c port director Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Shiver me timbers! How can we think about a motion... project like this when our port timbers are covered with barnacles? After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we form a consortium with the five other ports of Dino Bay. Sample remarks in All the traffic is going to Port Dino and favor of your motion... Montedino! We need to rev up the economic engines. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and do an in-depth study of port traffic to 41160. find out what our true costs are." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Ports and Refer to Committee Potholes Commission for study. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 91 5.1.c psychiatrist Motion we are considering That the city build a performing arts center at a maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this I think the members of this council ought to motion... have their heads examined! How can we think of spending this money on a building, when people are so mentally beat up by the pandemic?! After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we set up a Mental Health Court to deal with dinosaurs who have medical issues. Sample remarks in It seems clear that the threat of impending favor of your motion... doom has made many dinosaurs paranoid. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and provide long-term therapy to all residents who need it." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Mental Refer to Committee Health for Everyone Society to gain their support. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 92 5.1.c psychologist Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Provision of mental health services to our motion... residents would be a much better use of the money. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we support a psychologist in the high school to provide counseling and assistance to the dinosaur youth who are challenged by school conditions. Sample remarks in Dinosaurs find it very challenging to sit in a favor of your motion... classroom for six hours a day! Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "including sensitivity training on interspecies respect." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Reptile Refer to Committee Respect Society to report back at our next meeting. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 93 5.1.c restaurant owner Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this It will be great to have a restaurant of the very motion... highest quality included, to create an elegant atmosphere. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we create a Culinary Institute to train young dinosaur chefs. Sample remarks in We can't compete with the League of Southern favor of your motion... Dinosaur Cities unless we have our own Culinary Institute. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and encourage all young dinosaurs to 4160L learn how to cook." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Refer to Committee Restaurant Regulation Board for its views. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 94 5.1.c school superintendent Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this The schools need this money much more than motion... our community needs a big bloated building. think that we should spend this money to raise our teacher salaries. After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we assign half the surplus to our local public schools. —Wool Sample remarks in We need to ensure an excellent education for favor of your motion... all dinosaurs! It's the most important thing we can do for our future. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and request that the Dinopolis High School Band provide the music." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the School Refer to Committee Directors Association to report back in three weeks. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 95 5.1.c spa manager Motion we are That the city build a performing arts center at a considering maximum cost of $10 million. Your remarks on this Couldn't we spend half the money on the motion... center, and use the other half to provide relaxing spa services to all our residents? After we vote on the performing arts center, members may make their own motions. Use these samples or improvise! YOUR Main Motion I move that we fund skin care research to develop the useful properties of the special mineral muds of our area. Sample remarks in Our spas could really benefit from this initiative. favor of your motion... And given the stress of these tough economic times, spas are vital to our health. Sample Amendment I move that we amend the motion by adding the words "and that our city provide subsidized spa 41160b treatment to all employees in recognition of the stress of their jobs." Sample Motion to I move that we refer this motion to the Mineral Refer to Committee Regulation Board to make sure that they will support the proposal. © Jurassic Parliament 2021. All rights reserved. Packet Pg. 96 5.1.d Dinopolis City Council RAISE THE PARKING FEE? 6 attendees: chair, banker, elderly member, environmentalist, photographer, teacher [Note that the numbers are a substitute for being recognized.] There is continuing pressure on our parking spaces in the downtown areas of the City of Dinopolis. The staff has reviewed the matter carefully. As you know, our 1, chair current rate is $2 per hour. The staff recommends that the new fee be set at $20 per hour. Does anyone care to make that motion? 2. environmentalist I move that the parking fee be set at $20 per hour. 3. photographer Second! Very well, it has been moved and seconded that the parking fee be set at $20 per hour. We will now have 4, chair discussion on the motion. Environmentalist, as the maker of the motion, you have the right to speak first. Well, I'm a believer in public transportation myself. 1 think that this increase will lessen congestion and also 5, environmentalist force more people to take buses or walk. It's a good idea for the environment and for our city. Further discussion? The chair recognizes the Elderly 6, chair Member. [speaking angrily] think this is a terrible idea! We've just learned that 7. elderly member we have a $10 million surplus! Why would we increase parking fees and burden our residents this way? [speaking passionately] g, environmentalist Do you know that the parking fees in most cities of the League are $15 per hour? We are so far below the market that it's ridiculous. Packet Pg. 97 5.1.d Well, that's not a reason to go crazy and lay this burden on our residents. Many elderly dinosaurs are 9, elderly member really feeling the pinch. Our current tough economic times have hit them hard. There's no point being an old softie and begging for sympathy for the down-and-out. If they had an ounce 10. environmentalist of gumption they would have saved up for their old age. What a hard-hearted comment! Some day you might 11. elderly member be OLD AND WRINKLED AND POOR yourself — have you no compassion? All I have to say to you about that is NONSENSE, 12. environmentalist APPLESAUCE AND BALDERDASH! 13. banker Point of Order! 14. chair State your point. These members are monopolizing this discussion. 15. banker Under Robert's Rules, no one can speak a second time until everyone who wishes to do so has spoken once. The point is well taken. Members must speak in turn. 16. chair Thank you, Banker. Further discussion? This is likely to put a crimp on the vitality of our 17. photographer downtown. As a business owner, I'm really concerned about this. I speak against the motion. see those arguments, but I think we have to be 18. banker prudent. I guess on balance I'm in favor of this proposal. Honestly, I think that you dinosaurs are just living in the past. We ought to be preparing to have driverless 19, chair cars, not raising the rates for our parking lots! You're just a bunch of HAS-BEENS! 20. elderly member Point of Order, Chair! © Jurassic Parliament 2019. All rights reserved. Q Packet Pg. 98 5.1.d 21. chair State your point. That is an insulting remark. According to Robert's 22. elderly member Rules of Order, all of us are obliged to speak with courtesy and respect, INCLUDING THE CHAIR! Oh, the point is well taken. The chair apologizes for 23, chair her remarks. Further discussion? [speaking angrily] In my opinion, this council is CLUELESS! We have our heads stuck in the concrete. 24. banker Given the way the stock market is trending, our surplus could just disappear. I hope everyone will agree to raise those rates. You know, I've heard better discussions in my 25. environmentalist daughter's kindergarten class! It's clear that we don't have the sharpest knives in the kitchen drawer here. 26. elderly member Point of Order! 27. chair State your point. 28. elderly member The members are insulting all of us by those remarks. The chair will rule that the comments are indeed 29. chair insulting. Members will kindly refrain from such improper statements. [speaking intensely] I have to say that I don't think all these rules are a good idea. They are keeping us from 30. teacher expressing our true opinion! You're an OUT-OF-DATE DINOSAUR yourself, Chair. The chair will rule that the words "out-of-date 31. chair dinosaur" are insulting and may not be used. 32. teacher APPEAL! 33. environmentalist Second! © Jurassic Parliament 2019. All rights reserved. a� 0 a L CU c m E i fC a N Q 0 0 a� c L a F_ a U E a Packet Pg. 99 5.1.d Very well, the ruling of the chair has been appealed and seconded, so the members will decide. The chair 34. chair has ruled that the words "out of date dinosaur" are insulting. All those who believe that this ruling should be sustained, please say "aye." chair, banker, 35. elderly member, Aye! photographer All those who believe that the ruling should not be 36. chair sustained, please say "no." 37' teacher, I NO. environmentalist The "ayes" have it, the motion passes, and the ruling 38. chair of the chair is sustained. Members may not use this term. Further discussion? If we do this, the residents are likely to come and 39. photographer throw eggs at our houses —or even worse! I'm dead against it. Any further discussion? Hearing none, we'll take the 40. chair vote. All those in favor of raising the parking fees to $20 per hour, please say "aye." chair, banker, 41. teacher, Aye! environmentalist 42. chair All those opposed, please say "no." 43. elderly member, NO.I photographer The "ayes" have it, the motion passes, and we will 44. chair raise the parking fees to $20 per hour. © Jurassic Parliament 2019. All rights reserved. a� c •L L U O L a L c aD i a N O CL O 0 c a F_ a U c aD E t U 2 r r Q Packet Pg. 100