Wisconsin FFA Practice Test

Who is responsible for ensuring that all members follow parliamentary procedure during a meeting?

1. Secretary

2. Chairperson

3. Treasurer

4. Membership Coordinator

The correct answer is: Chairperson

The chairperson plays a critical role in managing the flow and order of a meeting by ensuring that all members adhere to parliamentary procedure. This responsibility includes guiding discussions, recognizing members who wish to speak, maintaining the agenda, and enforcing rules of order to support constructive debate and decision-making. By facilitating a proper meeting environment, the chairperson helps create an atmosphere where all voices can be heard while keeping the process orderly and efficient. Though other roles, like the secretary, treasurer, and membership coordinator, contribute to the overall functionality of the organization, they do not have the direct authority or responsibility to enforce parliamentary rules during meetings. The secretary typically focuses on record-keeping and minutes, the treasurer manages funds, and the membership coordinator handles recruitment and member engagement. Only the chairperson has the overarching authority to ensure parliamentary procedure is properly followed to maintain the integrity of the meeting process.