What happens if there is a violation of parliamentary order?

When there is a violation of parliamentary order, the appropriate response is to call a Point of Order. This is a formal request made during a meeting to bring attention to a breach of the established rules that govern the proceedings. A Point of Order can be raised by any member at any time when they notice that the rules are not being followed. It serves to maintain the integrity of the meeting and ensures that all members adhere to the established procedures.

Calling a Point of Order allows the presiding officer or the chair to address the issue immediately, ensuring that the meeting can either correct the violation and proceed appropriately or reaffirm the rules to prevent further disturbances. This mechanism is essential to uphold order and ensure fairness in the proceedings. In contrast, some other approaches suggested, such as ignoring the violation or limiting the address to only the president, do not help in maintaining the necessary decorum and structure of the meeting.