A motion to close the meeting.

A motion to close the meeting.

• A. Recess
• B. Adjourn
• C. Close
• D. End

Answer: (B)

Closing a meeting is done with a motion to adjourn. In parliamentary procedure, adjourn is the formal, recognized motion that ends the meeting once it passes. It’s a privileged motion and, when seconded and approved, brings the session to a close and the assembly is dissolved for that day or cycle. A recess, by contrast, is only a temporary pause intended to resume business later, so it does not terminate the meeting. The terms “close” or “end” aren’t formal motions you can move and have adopted under the Rules, whereas adjourn is the specific term used to conclude the proceedings.

Closing a meeting is done with a motion to adjourn. In parliamentary procedure, adjourn is the formal, recognized motion that ends the meeting once it passes. It’s a privileged motion and, when seconded and approved, brings the session to a close and the assembly is dissolved for that day or cycle. A recess, by contrast, is only a temporary pause intended to resume business later, so it does not terminate the meeting. The terms “close” or “end” aren’t formal motions you can move and have adopted under the Rules, whereas adjourn is the specific term used to conclude the proceedings.