Do I need to know "parliamentary" procedure to attend a Town Meeting?
No the Moderator is responsible for running the meeting. Simplified rules of parliamentary procedures can be found in the warrant booklet. Falmouth's parliamentary authority is "Town Meeting Time" and a copy is available in the Falmouth Public Library. For more information please call 508-495-7360.

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1. What is the difference between an Annual Town Meeting and a Special Town Meeting?
2. How do I become a Town Meeting Member?
3. How do I place an article on the Town Meeting Warrant?
4. What is the quorum for a Town Meeting?
5. Is attendance taken?
6. Do I need to know "parliamentary" procedure to attend a Town Meeting?
7. Who may speak at Town Meeting?
8. Who may vote at Town Meeting?
9. How is a vote taken?
10. What is a Blanket Vote?
11. How do I make a motion or amendment?
12. How is the budget considered?
13. Can an article be reconsidered?
14. Who are the people on stage at Town Meeting?