Summary
1989 edition of Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure
A legislator who wants to know what to do if he makes a motion that is not seconded would be glad to know that since he represents a constituency, his motion need not be supported to be considerd. This is found in section 62 of the 1989 edition of Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure. Mason's ideas have been used by legislators since 1935 as more than half of the 1992 legislative chamber refer to it.See the full content of this document
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What can a legislator do if he makes a motion at a committee meeting and no one seconds it? Turn to section 62 of the 1989 edition of Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure and find that seconds to motions are not required. Unlike a member of a private association, a legislator represents a constituency and is entitled to present a matter for consideration of the body without having the support of another legislator. Since 1935, lawmakers have been turning t...See the full content of this document
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