Please note that these pages are available now, but the forms will not be displayed until the Scotland Conference begins.

What the cards are for

Completed cards are submitted to the Standing Orders Committee, who will forward them to the Scotland President.

Speaker card

Representatives wishing to speak in any debate must complete a card giving their name and Local Association and stating whether they are speaking FOR, AGAINST or TO the motion or amendment.

Representatives will also be asked to indicate whether they are a first-time representative and/or a first-time speaker at the Scotland Conference. This information is to enable the President to preserve a balance in debate and include representatives with a breadth of experience.

• A card to speak on a motion
• A card to speak on an amendment

Amendment

The President will call amendments to motions in the order shown on the Agenda.

In order to submit an amendment, a card should be submitted using the form on the link above.

An amendment must not be a direct negative of the motion.

An amendment must be relevant and not simply obstructive. It should seek to modify or amplify the original motion by deletion, addition or substitution of certain words.

An amendment may only be moved or seconded by representatives who have not already spoken to the motion.

The mover of an amendment has no right of reply to the discussion thereon. If an amendment is carried, the original motion as amended becomes the substantive motion; if it is lost, the original motion is again put before the meeting. In either case, discussion may proceed or a further amendment may be moved, unless the substantive motion is voted upon. Only one amendment may be considered at a time.

A card to move an amendment