Which term describes the requirement that some motions must have prior notice?

• A. Previous Notice
• B. Current Notice
• C. Advance Notice
• D. Foregoing Notice

Answer: (A)

In parliamentary practice, some motions must be preceded by notice so members have time to consider and prepare. The standard term for this requirement is previous notice. It means the motion can’t be acted on at the same meeting unless notice has already been given, ensuring a fair chance for discussion and information gathering.

Current notice isn’t a formal term used in the rules, and while advance notice conveys the right idea in everyday language, the recognized term in Robert’s Rules is previous notice. Foregoing notice would mean no notice was given at all, which is the opposite of the requirement.