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Delegate/New Delegate Resources

Delegate Resource Books

Please click here to access the MMS Policy Compendium, Procedures of the HOD, and Bylaws.


New Delegate Orientation — Recording

View the recording (from 2021*) here (great as a refresher for long-time delegates, too). Topics include the following:

  • Your role as a delegate
  • Preparing for and participating in the HOD meeting
  • The policymaking process and basic parliamentary procedures

*Please note, since 2021, Virtual Reference Committee Hearings have been added.


General Parliamentary Procedure Video

  • Please click here to access the MMS parliamentary training video
  • Please click here to access "Interrupting Motions" in Zoom training video

References for Making Motions at House of Delegates

  • "Interrupting Motions" in Zoom Handout — This handout explains how to make "interrupting motions" specifically for Zoom meetings, HOD First Session, and also the meaning of each motion.
  • How to Testify/Make Motions at In-Person HOD Second SessionHandout 
  • Additional Resources — This handout explains a few of the more challenging motions at our HOD and helps you understand the procedure.

Delegate Listing

  • 2025 Annual Meeting Delegate Listing

Proceedings from Previous Meeting

  • 2024 Interim Meeting Complete Proceedings 

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