What is the correct motion for a member to propose a short intermission?

The correct motion for a member to propose a short intermission is to recess. This motion allows the assembly to take a temporary break while still keeping the meeting open. It’s particularly useful for short breaks, such as a quick restroom or refreshment pause, usually of a predetermined duration.

In formal meeting contexts, a recess does not end the meeting but rather suspends it for a brief period. Therefore, members can return to their seats and continue the discussion or agenda after the recess concludes.

Other options, while related to meeting proceedings, address different scenarios. For instance, adjourning refers to ending the meeting altogether, and postponing pertains to delaying a specific item on the agenda rather than providing a break. Suspending is often meant for setting aside rules or procedures during the meeting, which doesn’t align with the concept of taking a short intermission. Thus, recess is the appropriate motion when proposing a brief pause in the meeting.