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(g) Close file on subject matter. <br />A motion to "close file" terminates discussion on a matter. Communications <br />are finalized by a vote to "close file," requires a second and a maiority vote. <br />(Example: "I move to close file on communication `X'.") <br />[ The fi fst two motions shall be .10..:.10.1 without debate. ] <br />r5 Previous O est: The b,' ,.t f' . motion for the e question s t., l,t „fes <br />Lam. ell. l llli VVJ<rVL Vl U <br />when this motion is earr-ied by twe thifds (2/3) <br />the intr-odueef of <br />7 7 <br />main subjeet under- diseussion shall be permitted to elose the debate, after whieh the main <br />3hall be put; pfevided, 7 <br />that the intfodueef may delegate to aflothef sueh right. <br />to ^ZV-Cose.] <br />. D6Stp6}2-�caf; irtelr.. When -c- question ro-=vstm„onecindefinitely, the ci�snuln <br />not be aeted upon again of fevived at any subsequef4 meeting of the Couneil whieh so disposed <br />of s,,,.b. questions unless by , e„t of t e majority of the !`.,,,, eil.] <br />4_._ Point of Order. A member can raise a question of whether or not something <br />is inappropriate or wrong when the member feels that the rules of the council or committee <br />are being violated, thereby calling upon the chairperson for a ruling and an enforcement of <br />the rules. It does not require a second, is not amendable, cannot be reconsidered and is not <br />debatable. <br />(a) If a "point of order" is raised: <br />M It takes precedence over any pending question out of which it may <br />arise; <br />It must be raised promptly at the time the breach occurs; <br />The chairperson may consent to permitting a member to explain, or a <br />knowledgeable or interested member can be heard by way of <br />explanation; and <br />It is ruled on by the chairperson without a vote, unless the <br />chairperson is in doubt or the chairperson's ruling is appealed. <br />A motion to appeal the chairperson's ruling on a point of order: <br />(1) Is not applicable to an opinion by the chairperson, <br />(2) Requires a second to be heard, at which time the question is taken <br />from the chairperson and vested in the entire council or committee for <br />a final decision; and <br />