Why is the chair's reply to a parliamentary inquiry not subject to appeal?

The chair's reply to a parliamentary inquiry is not subject to appeal because it is considered an opinion rather than a formal ruling. When a member poses a parliamentary inquiry, they are seeking clarification about the rules, procedures, or the current status of the meeting from the chair. The chair then responds based on their understanding of the parliamentary authority or the organization's rules.

This response is subjective and represents the chair's interpretation or explanation rather than a definitive decision that affects the assembly's actions or decisions. Since it doesn't involve a formal ruling or decision that impacts the group's operations directly, there is no basis for appeal. In contrast, decisions made by the chair that arise from formal motions or actions taken by the assembly can be appealed because they involve rulings that affect the decision-making process.