Question

Assume you are the chairman at a meeting and the privileged motion to adjourn is the only motion pending. A member makes an objection to the consideration of a question.

Explain the action you would take.

Answer 1

As the chairman, if a member objects to the consideration of a question when the privileged motion to adjourn is pending, the objection would be addressed before proceeding with the adjournment.

Step-by-step explanation:

As the chairman at a meeting where the privileged motion to adjourn is the only motion pending, if a member makes an objection to the consideration of a question, I would take the following action:

1. I would recognize the member and allow them to state their objection.
2. I would then evaluate whether their objection is valid and falls within the rules of the meeting.
3. If their objection is valid, I would defer the consideration of the question and address the objection first.
4. Once the objection has been resolved, I would proceed with considering the pending motion to adjourn.