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Appeal the Decision of the Chair

When the rules of order give the chair the right to rule on a matter without consulting the body (for example a point of privilege, a point of order, etc.), a member still has the right to appeal that decision if he feels it is unfair. The group then votes to uphold or overturn the chair's decision.

Here's how it works:

What to say:	"I appeal the chair's decision."
May you interrupt the speaker?	Yes.
Do you need a second?	Yes.
Can the motion be debated?	Yes.
Can the motion be amended?	No.
What vote is needed to pass?	Majority.
Can it be reconsidered?	Yes.
Example:	PRES: "I agree with the brother's point of order. The motion to cancel our next meeting is out of order at this time." MEM1: "I appeal the decision of the chair." PRES: "The chair's decision has been appealed. Is there a second?" MEM2: "Second." PRES: "The appeal has been made and seconded. Brother, would you like to speak to your appeal." [The person making the appeal may explain why he thinks the chair's decision was incorrect, and others may debate the matter as well. When debate is concluded...] PRES: "Is there any further discussion? We will now vote on the appeal. A "Yes" vote is in favor of the appeal, and would overturn the chair's decision. A "No" vote is against the appeal, and would allow the chair's decision to stand." [Note: The "Yes or No" vote is yes or no to the appeal, not to the original decision. To support the original decision, you should vote "No" on the appeal.]

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