An action following correct parliamentary procedures is said to be what?

An action following correct parliamentary procedures is said to be what?

• A. On Track
• B. In Sequence
• C. Valid
• D. In Order

Answer: (D)

In order is the status used to describe actions that follow the rules of parliamentary procedure. When a motion or action is in order, it means it conforms to the rules, has been properly brought before the assembly, and is eligible for discussion or voting. The chair recognizes it and proceeds under the rules, though that recognition doesn’t guarantee success—only that the action is properly before the group for consideration. Other phrases aren’t the formal terminology used in this context. “On track” is informal, “in sequence” isn’t a standard term, and “valid” refers more to substance than to the procedural status of whether something is properly before the body. So the correct idea is that the action is in order.

In order is the status used to describe actions that follow the rules of parliamentary procedure. When a motion or action is in order, it means it conforms to the rules, has been properly brought before the assembly, and is eligible for discussion or voting. The chair recognizes it and proceeds under the rules, though that recognition doesn’t guarantee success—only that the action is properly before the group for consideration.

Other phrases aren’t the formal terminology used in this context. “On track” is informal, “in sequence” isn’t a standard term, and “valid” refers more to substance than to the procedural status of whether something is properly before the body. So the correct idea is that the action is in order.