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BASIC PARLIAMENTARY RULES AND
PROCEDURES

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RATIONALE

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The Boy Scouts of the Philippines is the largest and the oldest youth
organization in the country. It promotes the ability of an individual to do
useful things for themselves and for others, nurturing them towards a
holistic character development.
Article I of the Constitution of the World Organization of the Scout
Movement supports and bolsters our responsibility to the young people. It
clearly provides,

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“The purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the
development of young people in achieving their full physical,
intellectual, social and spiritual potentials a s individuals, as
responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and
international communities.”

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Over the past 30 years the World Scout Conference has addressed the
resounding issue of participation of young members in decision-making.
1969 - The conference encouraged National Scout Organizations
and Regions to arrange youth conferences and youth forums.This was
to encourage increased participation of the young people in the
decision-making process of the Scouting Movement.

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1993 - The World Scout Conference adopted a policy on the involvement
of young members in decision-making.The basic principle of this policy is;
“Scouting is a Movement of young people, supported by adults; it is not
just a Movement for young people managed only by adults.”
Thus, Scouting offers the potential for a learning community of young people
and adults, working together in partnership of enthusiasm and experience.

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OBJECTIVES

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OBJECTIVES
Principal Aims
The National Scout Youth Forum aims to provide a dual opportunity for
young members to discuss and express their views on issues of interest to
the society. It shall enable young people to suggest ways of strengthening
national youth policies and trainings for young people; and contribute new
ideas to the Movement on how to enrich educational programs for young
people.

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OBJECTIVES
Specific Objectives
1. To help young people acquire the experiences, opportunities and skills
necessary to express their views and opinions constructively,
particularly on matters affecting them in the implementation of the
Scouting Program.
2. To provide feedback on youth development to the governing bodies
and the standing committees of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines at all
level.

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OBJECTIVES
Specific Objectives
3. To enable youth leaders to effectively communicate their needs, wants,
interests, aspirations on present national issues and discover ways to get
involved in community service and nation-building.
4. To provide young people with better understanding of the differences
among young people while managing conflicts peaceably in a
democratic atmosphere thereby establishing camaraderie and
brotherhood.

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“NON-INTERVENTION CLAUSE”
Professional staff, outfit advisors, adult leaders and any other entity not
deemed to be part of the official forum body shall NOT be allowed to
intervene, interfere and/or involve themselves in the official conduct of
the Scout Youth Forum. Should there be any policy or administrative
concerns expressed by the same, these shall be course through the
official Forum adviser and not directly to the forum body.

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BASIC PARLIAMENTARY RULES AND
PROCEDURES

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ROLE OF THE FORUM OFFICIALS

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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (OC)
VS.
STEERING COMMITTEE (SC)

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ROLE OF THE ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
The planning of the Scout Youth Forum is done by an Organizing
Committee, composed of the incumbent National Scout
Representative or Scouts who have participated in the higher level of
the Scout Youth Forum and/or has served as members of the Steering
Committee.
The Organizing Committee assists the Forum Officials (Steering
Committee). Particularly in the administrative and physical
requirements of the Forum.

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ROLE OF THE ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
The Organizing Committee is headed by a Chairperson who presides
over all plenary sessions, until the Forum Chairperson (otherwise
known as the Chairperson of the Steering Committee) is elected.
Thereafter, the latter takes over the leadership of the Forum. The
Organizing Committee Chairperson also serves as the main link
between the Forum Body and the Forum support and advisory bodies.

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ROLE OF THE STEERING
COMMITTEE
The planning of the Scout Youth Forum is done by an Organizing
Committee, composed of the incumbent National Scout
Representative or Scouts who have participated in the higher level of
the Scout Youth Forum and/or has served as members of the Steering
Committee.
The Organizing Committee assists the Forum Officials (Steering
Committee). Particularly in the administrative and physical
requirements of the Forum.

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ROLE OF THE STEERING
COMMITTEE
A. Chairperson
• Orients the participants on specific forum objectives, schedules,
house rules, facilities, attire, etc.;
• Presides over all plenary sessions and meetings of the Steering
Committee;
• Serves as the official spokesperson of the Forum delegates;
• Responsible for the preparation of the Post-Forum report

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ROLE OF THE STEERING
COMMITTEE
B.Vice-Chairperson
• Assists the Chairperson in discharging his functions;
• Takes over all the plenary sessions and meetings of the Steering
Committee in the absence of the Chairperson;
• Performs other functions as may be directed by the Chairperson

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ROLE OF THE STEERING
COMMITTEE
C. Secretary
• Takes and records the minutes of the meeting of the Plenary
Sessions and meetings of the Steering Committee;
• Serves as the main link between the Forum Proper and the
secretariat, particularly in the preparation of the official forum
documents
• Performs other functions as may be directed by the Chairperson

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ROLE OF THE STEERING
COMMITTEE
D. Members
• Acts as tellers during the voting;
• Performs other functions as may be directed by the Chairperson
E. Ex-Officio Members
• Ensures maximum coordination and support

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TRIANGULATION/ TRIANGLE
METHOD
This form of communication uses 3rd person point of view when
relaying points of information and response.
Example:
“Mr. Chair please address this to the latter speaker…”
“The latter speaker said….”
Chair
Person
Addressed
Person
Addressing

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RECOGNITION
Always be recognized. No member can speak until fully recognized by
the Chair or the Presiding Officer, except when raising incidental
motions.
“Mr. Chair may please be recognized?”
“Yes… you are highly recognized!”

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CLASSIFICATION OF MOTIONS

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Main Motions
Are used to introduce a main item or question of
business to the group. Only one main motion may be before
the group at a time. It must be disposed of before another
item may be considered, but only one main motion may
be considered at a time.

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Subsidiary Motions
Will modify, defer, remove or dispose of the main motion.
Subsidiary motions take precedence over main motions. They
must be handled first.They may include motions to:
1. Lay/ Lay off an item of business on the table
2. Close Debate
3. Limit or Extend Debate
4. Postpone to a fixed time
5. Refer to committee
6. Amend or postpone indefinitely

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Privilege Motions
Relate to order and the rights and welfare of the members.They
rank higher than subsidiary motions or main motions.They include the
ff:
1. Call for the orders of the day
2. Adjourn
3. Recess
4. Raise a question of privilege
5. Set time to adjourn/extend

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Incidental Motions
Relate to procedures. Incidental motions have no rank and are
considered before the motions from which they stem. Incidental motions
include those that:
1. Appealing a ruling of the chair
2. Suspend the rules
3. Rise to a point of order
4. Parliamentary Inquiry
5. Withdrawn motions
6. Reconsider
7. Rescind
8. Take from the table

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