What does a member need to establish in order to present a motion?

To present a motion, a member must obtain a second to the motion. This requirement serves to demonstrate that at least one other member supports the proposal being made. The seconding of a motion indicates to the assembly that the issue merits discussion and consideration. Without a second, the motion cannot proceed, as it suggests that the proposal does not have sufficient backing to be debated in the assembly.

The other options do not fulfill the requirement to properly introduce a motion. Majority support is necessary for approving most motions after they have been presented and discussed, but it does not apply to the initial presentation of a motion itself. Written documentation may be required for certain formal proposals, but it is not a general prerequisite for making a motion in most settings. Unanimous consent is a different procedural action altogether, typically used to expedite decisions when no member opposes a particular motion; it does not pertain to the act of presenting a motion initially.