SECTION 3.8 RULES GOVERNING AMENDMENTS TO A MAIN MOTION
SECTION 3.8 RULES GOVERNING AMENDMENTS TO A MAIN MOTION A motion to amend or to substitute another motion must be submitted to the moderator in writing. The moderator may refuse to accept a proposed amendment or substitution not in writing. Whenever possible, copies of proposed amendments or substitutions should be given to the town moderator and the Town Clerk in advance of the meeting at which the motion is made. If the proposed amendment or substitution consists of thirty words or more, it shall be duplicated and a copy made available to every person present before the meeting is asked to vote on the motion to amend or to substitute. When an amendment or substitute motion is under consideration, debate is limited to a discussion of that amendment or substitute motion only, and discussion on the main motion is out of order until a vote is taken on the motion to amend or substitute. 9