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Across 3. small wooden hammer-like object used by a presiding officer to direct a meeting 4. person appointed to take notes and prepare minutes of the meeting. 5. a type of motion used to add to, subract from, or strike out words in a motion 7. top layer of the Earth`s surface that is suitable for the growth of plant life 8. an event in which a group conducts business 9. name of the official written record of a business meeting 10. to close a meeting 12. less than one-half of votes cast 15. the right to speak according to accepted rules 16. president, vice president, or chairperson designated to lead a business meeting. 17. to assemble together as a body

Down 1. set of rules for conducting a meeting in an organized and efficient way 2. procedure to allow expresseion of positive and negative views on a question 6. presiding officer at meeting 8. more than one-half of votes cast 11. a formal suggestion of action to be taken on an item of business 13. honesty 14. approval of a motion