Who is eligible to make the motion to reconsider?

The ability to make a motion to reconsider is specifically reserved for a member who voted on the winning side of the initial decision. This requirement ensures that the motion originates from someone who supported the outcome and may believe that new information or a change in circumstances warrants a reevaluation of that decision. The underlying principle is that if you did not support the initial motion, you are less likely to have a vested interest in reexamining it.

This rule is important in parliamentary procedure as it promotes fair debate and order in the decision-making process. Members who abstained or were on the losing side typically do not have the opportunity to propose a reconsideration because their original stance is against the outcome. Similarly, while the chair of the meeting plays a vital role in facilitating discussions, they do not have special privileges to make this particular motion unless they were part of the vote. Thus, only members who were on the winning side are qualified to initiate this process.