Principles of the Precedence of Motions

This course introduces the foundational principles of motion precedence, including the difference between main motions and secondary motions, and how their relative rank impacts decision-making. Learners will explore how precedence is applied in real-world meeting scenarios and how it shapes the assembly’s ability to consider, modify, or dispose of business in progress. The following books are required to complete this course: - Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition - American Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure Please visit the AIP Bookstore using the link in the navigation menu above. This course is part of the Participating in a Meeting pathway. To view the other courses in this pathway, please return to the Online Courses catalog.