Script writing Example for : RECESS

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.

Member A: Madam /Mr. President!

Chair: Ms./Mr. A.

Member A: I move to Recess for ten minutes.

Second!

(a) State the question on the motion to Recess:

Chair: It is moved and seconded to Recess for ten minutes. Are there any amendments?

(b) Amendments to the motion to Recess

(c) Put the question on the motion to Recess:

Are there any [further] amendments?

The question is on the motion to Recess for ten minutes. Those in favor of the motion, say aye. [Pausing for response]

Those opposed, say no. [Pausing for response]

(d) Recess adopted: Announce results and declare meeting Recessed

The ayes have it and the meeting stands Recessed for ten minutes. [Rapping once with gavel]

Instructor announces that time for Recess has expired

(e) (Recess adopted) Call meeting back to order

The meeting will come to order. The time of Recess has expired. The question is on the adoption of the motion [GIVE TEXT OF IMMEDIATELY PENDING MOTION].

(f) Announce the business that follows

The question is on the adoption of the motion [GIVE TEXT OF IMMEDIATELY PENDING MOTION].

OR:

(d) Recess lost: Announce results

The noes have it and the motion is lost.

(e) Announce the business that follows

The question is on the adoption of the motion [GIVE TEXT OF IMMEDIATELY PENDING MOTION].