Script writing Example for : POSTPONE INDEFINITELY

Legend/Note: The statements inside the bracket [Statement] are instruction/guidance/hint/information for the Chair only and should not be read/announced to the audience.

A: Madam /Mr. President!

Chair: Ms./Mr. A.

A: I move that the motion be postponed indefinitely. [Sits]

Second!

(a) State the question on the motion to Postpone Indefinitely:

It is moved and seconded to postpone indefinitely the main motion, "That the annual dinner dance be held under the stars at Riverfront Park." Are you ready for the question? [Pausing for response]

(b) Debate on the motion to Postpone Indefinitely - not graded

(c) Put the question on the motion to Postpone Indefinitely:

Are you ready for the question? [Pausing for response]

The question is on the motion to postpone indefinitely the main motion, "That the annual dinner dance be held under the stars at Riverfront Park."

Those in favor of postponing the main motion indefinitely, say aye. [Pausing for response]

Those opposed, say no. [Pausing for response]

(d) Announce results

The ayes have it, and the motion is adopted. The main motion is postponed indefinitely.

(e) Announce the business that follows

Is there further new business?

OR:

(d) Announce results

The noes have it, and the motion is lost.

(e) Announce the business that follows

The question is now on the main motion "That the annual dinner dance be held under the stars at Riverfront Park."