Basic Rules:
1. "Negative" motions are generally not permitted. ...
2. Only one person may speak at any given time. ...
3. All members have equal rights. ...
4. Each item presented for consideration is entitled to a full and free debate.

Five Basic Principles of Parliamentary Procedure.
1. Have an agenda or Order of Business.
2. Make motions
3. Motions.
4.Amending a Motion.

Types of Amendment.
NO AMENDMENT BEYOND THAT OF SECOND RANK IS POSSIBLE.
Order of Voting upon Amendments.
a majority vote of the members present.


The process of handling motions generally involves the following steps, depending on the motion and the rules of order in use:
1. A member obtains the floor and makes a motion.
2. The chair states the motion.
3. Members debate the motion.

North Carolina Law:
http://www.lawfirmcarolinas.com/FAQs-About-NC-HOA-Condo-Associations-Part-I.cfm