A meeting or series of connected meetings, such as at a convention, is called what?

• A. Seconder
• B. Show of hands vote
• C. Secret ballot
• D. Session

Answer: (D)

In Robert’s Rules, the unit that describes a meeting or a series of connected meetings is called a session. A session is the period during which the body conducts its business from the opening call to order to the closing adjournment. A convention is typically organized into multiple sessions, sometimes spanning several days, so attendees know when business is on the floor and when it will resume later. This term specifically refers to the time frame of the meetings themselves, not to a person who seconds a motion or to methods of voting. For example, a convention might have a morning session and an afternoon session each day, with business carried out during those sessions.