What happens if a motion is not seconded?

When a motion is presented during a meeting, it requires a second to indicate that at least one other member supports discussing the motion. If a motion is not seconded, it demonstrates a lack of interest or support from other members, which results in the motion being lost for lack of a second. This means that the motion will not be discussed or voted on further during that meeting.

Being lost for lack of a second means that the motion is effectively dismissed immediately without going through the process of debate or voting. This procedural rule helps maintain efficiency in meetings by preventing time from being spent on motions that do not have the backing of other members. Other answers suggest possibilities like deferral or automatic acceptance, neither of which is applicable when no second is received, as these scenarios imply acknowledgment or additional discussion that isn't warranted in this situation.