What term describes an item or matter brought up at a meeting in the form of a motion, for action by the assembly?

• A. Minutes
• B. Business
• C. Agenda
• D. Bylaws

Answer: (B)

In parliamentary procedure, the term for an item brought up at a meeting in the form of a motion for action by the assembly is business. When a member makes a motion, they present a piece of business for the group to consider and decide on. Minutes are the record of what happened, the agenda is the planned list of items to discuss, and bylaws are the organization's governing rules. Recognizing that the active matters before the group are called the business helps explain why this term fits perfectly, including distinctions like unfinished business (items carried over from prior meetings) and new business (items raised at the current meeting).