Which type of motion has the highest rank in meetings?

In parliamentary procedure, the type of motion classified as privileged has the highest rank in meetings. This category of motions arises from certain urgent or important matters that require immediate attention, without needing to address the main business currently on the agenda. Privileged motions often pertain to the rights and privileges of the members, such as calling for a recess, adjourning the meeting, or raising a question of personal privilege.

Because of their nature and urgency, privileged motions take precedence over all other types, forcing the assembly to halt its current discussion to address the pressing issue. This ensures that critical matters are dealt with promptly, maintaining the order and efficiency of the meeting. Other categories of motions, such as incidental, subsidiary, and main, do not hold the same level of urgency or precedence and would be addressed only after any privileged motions have been resolved.