Special Rules of Order

Time Limits during Debate

A member, having obtained the floor while a debatable motion is immediately pending, can speak no longer than three minutes unless they obtain the consent of the assembly.

Voting Procedures

The normal method of voting by in-person attendees to meetings of any body of Pittsburgh DSA shall be by voting card, as described in RONR ยง 45:16, and such cards shall be distributed to all those entitled to vote in such meetings upon their arrival.

Special Rules of Order as amended 19 September 2026.

This is a compilation and copy of our Special Rules of Order. We do our best to make sure they match the official copy on Google Drive, but there may be discrepancies, so always refer to the Google Drive copy for the official PGH DSA rules.