Legal Definitions - report calendar

A report calendar is a list of business that is presented to a deliberative assembly for information only, rather than for a vote. It may include items that will be voted on in the future. The report calendar is one of several types of calendars used in parliamentary law.

• Action calendar: A list of business awaiting a vote by a deliberative assembly. This includes items that are expected to be debated and may be opposed.
• Consent calendar: A list of business awaiting a vote by a deliberative assembly that is not expected to be substantially opposed. It is scheduled for a vote without debate or for automatic adoption unless a member objects.
• Debate calendar: A list of business awaiting a vote by a deliberative assembly that is not on the consent calendar. It includes items that are expected to be debated.
• Special-order calendar: A list of business scheduled as special orders. This includes items that are given priority over other business and are scheduled for a specific time.
• Report calendar: A list of business presented to a deliberative assembly for information only. This includes items that may be voted on in the future.

These examples illustrate the different types of calendars used in parliamentary law. Each type of calendar serves a specific purpose and helps to organize the business of a deliberative assembly. The report calendar, in particular, is used to provide information to members without requiring a vote at the present time.