A MOTION is a statement proposed by a qualified member of the board or committee to propose action or take a position. Motions recorded in the minutes indicate whether a group took action.
Anatomy Series book 
Anatomy of Meeting Minutes 
Anatomy of Consent Agenda 
Anatomy of a Succession Plan 
Anatomy of a Policy Statement 
Anatomy of a Conflict-of-Interest Policy 
Anatomy of a Committee 
Anatomy of a Board Orientation