What term refers to the person who makes the motion?

• A. Seconder
• B. Chair
• C. Mover
• D. Opponent

Answer: (C)

In parliamentary procedure, the person who presents a proposal to the group is called the mover. This label identifies who originated the motion that the assembly will consider. After the motion is made, another member typically seconds it to show there is support for discussing it, which is the seconder’s role. The chair is the presiding officer who runs the meeting, not the mover, and an opponent isn’t a formal title in this context—debate may include members speaking for or against a motion, but there isn’t a designated “opponent” position. So the mover is the term that best fits who makes the motion.