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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 an alternate delegate takes the place of their delegate during a Plenary session, the alternate must
remain in the Plenary session until the end. The delegate can only return upon getting credentials for subsequent Plenary
sessions.

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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