In an Appeal from the Decision of the Chair, what does it mean to sustain the decision of the chair?

In an Appeal from the Decision of the Chair, what does it mean to sustain the decision of the chair?

• A. To overturn the ruling
• B. To support and uphold the ruling
• C. To table the appeal
• D. To dismiss the appeal

Answer: (B)

Sustain means to support and uphold the chair’s ruling. When someone appeals, the assembly votes on whether to accept the chair’s decision. If the appeal is sustained, the chair’s ruling stands and remains in effect. If the appeal is not sustained, the ruling is reversed. In other words, sustaining is choosing to agree with the chair, keeping the ruling in place.

Sustain means to support and uphold the chair’s ruling. When someone appeals, the assembly votes on whether to accept the chair’s decision. If the appeal is sustained, the chair’s ruling stands and remains in effect. If the appeal is not sustained, the ruling is reversed. In other words, sustaining is choosing to agree with the chair, keeping the ruling in place.