Please follow these instructions to post or move your motion once it is resolved

Video (hosted on site) that explains how to post a motion.

To Post a New Motion

Step 1: On the home page go to All Motions and click on the appropriate topic for your motion.

Step 2: Use the Create New Topic in “Category” box to enter your proposed motion

Step 3: Please adhere to the following format

Topic Title: {name of the motion} – {name of the branch putting forward the motion} {indicator if the motion has passed in the format of *****PASSED*****}IF the motion has been passed. Otherwise do not indicate.

Example:

Peter Dutton & Nuclear – Bellevue Hill Branch ****PASSED**** (if the motion has passed)

Peter Dutton & Nuclear – Bellevue Hill Branch (if the motion has not passed)

Date of next branch meeting: {insert date}

Abut the Motion: {brief text explanation}

Contact Person for further enquiries; {insert name}

Phone: {insert phone}

Email: {insert email}

Step 4: Tick Notify me of follow-up replies via email. The system will notify you of all motions posted however this ensures you specifically get notifications about this motion posted by you.

Do not change any other settings.

Step 5: Click the “choose files” button and upload the word document copy of your proposed motion so others can easily download and print it for submission if desired.

 

If you are happy with everything, Click the “SUBMIT” button to submit the motion to the board. An email notification will be sent to all members who have followed the Branch motions section and have selected to receive email notifications.

Moving your Motion to the Resolved List

After the motion has been resolved at your branch meeting and it is no longer an active / proposed motion it needs to be moved to the resolved motions section.

Resolved motions come under 3 potential categories:

  • Adopted
  • Not Voted On
  • Rejected

Step 1: Go to topic

Step 2: Click on edit

If motion is adopted edit to record:

  • Moved by: {insert name}
  • Seconded by: {insert name}
  • Date: {insert date}
  • Move post to the Motions > Resolved > Adopted section

If motion is rejected edit to record:

  • Date:
  • Move post to the Motions > Resolved > Rejected section

If motion is not voted on:

  • Move post to the Motions > Resolved > Not Voted On section

Step 3: Use forum dropdown to move the motion to one of the resolved motions lists. (Adopted, Not Voted On, Rejected)

If you are happy with everything, Click the “SUBMIT” button to submit the motion to the board. An email notification will be sent to all members who have followed the Branch motions section and have selected to receive email notifications.

Motions can be viewed or searched in a number of ways. 

  • Search via a term
  • View the most recent motions using the menu in the left hand column.
  • View all Proposed Motions organised via topic.
  • View all Resolved Motions.
  • View the Rules for Posting Motions