Board governance glossary
Motion
Also called: main motion, resolution
Definition
A motion is a formal proposal that the board take a specific action, stated by a director (the mover) so it can be seconded, discussed, and voted on. Clear motion text becomes the resolution recorded in the minutes. Many boards follow a simplified version of Robert's Rules for how motions are made and amended.
How Prepared Board records it
Recorded in Prepared Board
A decision stores the stated motion text, the mover, and the seconder, plus resolution text. Stating a motion requires motion text and a mover and is an acknowledged action, not a bare status change; mover and seconder carry into minutes and decision exports.
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