(i) Motions : A motion is a proposal or proposition moved by a member for the purpose of discussion at the meeting. Before it can be taken for discussion, the motion must be duly ‘ proposed by someone and must be duly seconded by some one present. In case there is no seconder, die motion lacks support of the members and it is lost. The motion must be in writing and it must relate to the items placed on the agenda. When the motion is duly seconded, the chairman puts it for discussion and invites amendments. 

(ii) Amendments may be made in a motion in several ways : 

• by deleting words, 

• by inserting words, 

• by deleting certain words and substituting other words, 

• by altering the position of words, etc. 

(ii) An amendment may be moved with or without any previous notice. It need not be in writing or seconded. But it should not in whole change the motion, otherwise it will become a counter motion. 

(iv) Types of Formal Motions are : 

• The closure 

• Proceed to next business 

• Postponement 

• Adjournment