A: For the most part, and especially for larger (12+ members) ones, boards run by the same rules as general assemblies. (RONR p. 476.) The chair must immediately state the question on a motion made (and in smaller boards, it may not even need to be seconded) by a member unless the motion is out of order.

An example of an "out of order" motion is a main motion moved before another motion has been disposed of, since only one main motion may be entertained at a time. In other words, a motion is out of order if its introduction would violate a law (federal, state, etc.) or rule (bylaw, special rule of order, standing rule, or parliamentary authority).

The ruling of any motion as being out of order may be appealed, and the ruling placed in the group's hands by majority vote against the ruling being sustained. If the chair refuses to hear the appeal, a member may take the vote on the appeal from his own chair. (See details in RONR pp. 656-57.)