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Vocabulary

Parliamentery Procedures

motion - PROPOSE

second (to second a motion) - like TAKE-TURN, but on upper dominant side

in favor (of a motion) - SUPPORT

opposed or against (a motion) - THINK-OPPOSITE

adjourned - MEETING CLOSE A-D-J

 

Legislative

ordinance - use the "O" handshape to sign LAW

resolution - I currently sign DECIDE-PROPOSE, but am not set on this interpretation

annex - ADD (usually signed directionally to add new land to existing boundaries of city)

appeal - COMPLAIN (one forceful tap to chest)

 

Government

embe (Needs) Outreach - Government Signs (link) - Variety of government related signs


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