What must the presiding officer announce after the vote?

• A. The time of adjournment.
• B. The weather outside.
• C. The vote outcome and whether the motion is adopted or defeated.
• D. The next item on the agenda.

Answer: (C)

After a vote, the presiding officer must announce the result and the disposition of the motion. This means clearly stating what happened—whether the motion is adopted or defeated—and, if applicable, the final outcome of the vote (for example, “The motion is adopted” or “The motion is defeated”). This announcement provides a definitive decision to all members and creates an accurate record for the minutes. If a ballot was used, the chair may also indicate the tally to reflect exactly how the vote turned out. The weather outside or the time of adjournment are not part of the required post-vote announcement, and while the chair will move on to the next item on the agenda, the essential purpose right after the vote is to declare the outcome and the motion’s status.