The purpose of a main motion is to present an item of business for consideration and action by the chair.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. To adjourn the meeting.
• D. To decide unilaterally.

Answer: (B)

A main motion is a proposal by a member to bring an item of business before the group for discussion, debate, and a decision. The chair serves to facilitate—recognizing speakers, guiding procedure, and conducting the vote—but the authority to act rests with the members of the group, not the chair alone. So the statement that its purpose is to present an item for consideration and action by the chair isn’t correct. Main motions are meant to be considered and decided by the assembly, while other motions (like one to adjourn) handle specific procedural actions.