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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--------------
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• Identify yourself by name, office and chapter before making the motion
• Each Teen will have two (2) minutes to present and discuss the motion
• No Teen 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
Teens of America. 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 Area One President or 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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