If a motion must be set aside without further discussion, which action is appropriate?

The appropriate action when a motion must be set aside without further discussion is to lay it on the table. This procedure is specifically designed to temporarily set aside a motion so that the assembly can return to it later if needed, without going into a debate or further discussion at that moment. When a motion is laid on the table, it is effectively put aside, allowing the meeting to move on to other business without dismissing the motion entirely.

This action is typically used when there's a need to prioritize other urgent matters or when the assembly is not ready to discuss the original motion at that time. By choosing to lay the motion on the table, members can pause its consideration and possibly revisit it later in the meeting, maintaining order and facilitating the flow of discussion as per the needs of the group.

Other methods, like postponing indefinitely, may indeed set aside a motion, but this action suggests a more permanent inattention to the motion, requiring further debate or discussion to bring it back. Adjournment ends the meeting entirely and would not allow for the motion’s future consideration. Amending pertains to altering the terms of the motion itself and does not serve the purpose of momentarily setting it aside. Hence, laying the motion on the table most accurately captures the need