All business must be done by means of motions. To make a motion, stand, address the Chair as Mr. or Madam Chairman or President, wait to be recognized, state your motion. The following is a proper form : I move that no person be allowed to speak on this subject for more than two minutes. The forms I motion and I make a motion are incorrect. Notice that a subjunctive verb is used in the motion.

After the motion is seconded, the chairman should give opportunity for discussion. When all who choose have spoken, the chairman puts the motion to a vote and tells whether it is carried or not. The motion and the result of the vote become a part of the secretary's record.