During which situation is a main motion required to follow specific procedural rules?

A main motion is an essential part of conducting a meeting and is crucial for making decisions. When a main motion is under discussion, it is required to follow specific procedural rules to ensure fair and orderly debate among members. These rules provide a framework for how the discussion is conducted, including who may speak, for how long, and in what order. They are aimed at ensuring that all members have a chance to express their opinions and that the debate remains focused on the merits of the motion.

When a main motion is under discussion, it is important that all procedural rules are adhered to because this is the stage where members express their support or opposition to the motion. Following these rules helps maintain decorum, allows for equal participation, and assists in making the decision-making process transparent and democratic.

The other situations described do not require the same level of specific procedural adherence. For instance, a suggestion may not warrant full debate, amendments to a motion follow different rules, and an item on the agenda has its own set of protocols but does not fundamentally change the requirement for procedural adherence during the actual discussion of the main motion.