How may Recess be amended?

• A. By changing the time of day when recess occurs.
• B. By changing the purpose of the meeting.
• C. By changing the number of members present.
• D. By changing the length of the recess.

Answer: (D)

Recess is a privileged motion that pauses business for a short period. When you move a recess, you are typically specifying how long the break will last. The only practical amendment to that motion is to change the duration—the length of the recess. You can shorten or extend the break by altering the number of minutes or the overall time approved.

Other potential changes don’t fit the scope of amending a recess. Adjusting the start time or end time beyond the stated duration would alter how and when business resumes, which isn’t the usual subject of a recess amendment. Changing the purpose of the meeting or the number of members present relates to the organization’s overall governance and quorum, not to the duration of the break. So, the best fit is modifying how long the recess lasts.