Notes:
- This motion is used when it is desirable to have a discussion
of a problem precede the proposal of a motion concerning
it so that some agreement may be reached on the type and wording
of the motion that is needed.
- If no motion is pending and a motion for informal consideration
carries, it permits consideration of a subject or problem before
a motion concerning it is presented.
- If a motion is already being considered by the House, the
motion to consider the pending motion informally is an incidental
motion. If it carries, the pending motion is considered informally
until the delegates decide to take a vote on it. This vote terminates
the informal discussion.
- Sometimes the House may want to consider a problem that is
not sufficiently understood or formulated for a delegate to
propose a clear and adequate motion covering it. There may not
be time to refer the problem to a committee. Informal discussion
often brings understanding and agreement and makes evident how
a motion should be worded. Rather than offer a poorly thought
out motion, which will consume time and effort to perfect by
amendment, it is better to consider the problem "informally"
and then formulate a good motion.
- Once a problem or an idea is clarified, a delegate should
offer a motion embodying the idea. This motion automatically
terminates the informal discussion, and the motion is considered
and voted on under the regular rules of debate.
- If no agreement on the problem can be reached, informal discussion
may be terminated by a motion to end the informal discussion.
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