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MOTIONS/DISCUSSION and DEBATE

Rule 1
All motions shall be made by an official delegate to the Area One Conference.

• Wait for recognition by the presiding officer. Recognition shall be requested through
chat or text.
• Identify yourself by name, office and chapter before making the motion
• Each Lady will have two (2) minutes to present and discuss the motion
• No Lady shall speak more than twice on the same issue without permission from the
chair.

Rule 2
All motions shall be seconded by a voting delegate.

Rule 3

The presiding officer shall rule out of order, any discussion, debate or proposal not specifically related to the
agenda of this conference.

Rule 5

All members shall be courteous and considerate in their deliberations.

ADMISSION

Rule 1
Permission to attend and to participate in the sessions of Area One Conference shall be governed by the Bylaws of
Top Ladies of Distinction. If a delegate must leave a Plenary session, that delegate will not be allowed to re-enter
until the next Plenary. The delegate can only return upon getting credentials for subsequent Plenary sessions. No
alternate will be admitted during the Plenary.

Rule 2

The Sergeant-at-Arms, timekeepers and assistants are appointed by the National Area One Director or her
designee, to facilitate the order of the meeting.

Rule 3

The Timekeeper(s) shall monitor time as approved in these rules covering discussions.

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