abstimmbare

Abstimmbare is a German adjective used in formal and procedural contexts to describe proposals, motions, or measures that are eligible to be decided by a vote. In parliamentary, municipal, or organizational settings, an item is considered abstimmbar if the governing rules permit placing it before the body for a formal vote. This contrasts with items that require consensus, are decided by non-voting methods, or are otherwise not subject to a voting process.

Usage and examples: The term typically appears in agendas, rulebooks, minutes, and procedural guidance. Common collocations include abstimmbare Anträge (motions that can be voted on), abstimmbare Beschlüsse (resolutions that can be voted on), and abstimmbarer Tagesordnungspunkt (an agenda item that will be voted on). The designation helps distinguish items that will be decided by a vote from those that are resolved through other means.

Procedural implications: For an item to be abstimmbar, it must meet the body’s procedural requirements, such as proper proposal, availability on the agenda, and adherence to voting rules. Once placed before the assembly, the item is subject to the applicable voting procedure, including necessary quorums and majority thresholds. Some matters may be non-abstimmbar due to legal constraints, constitutional provisions, or specific rules that mandate consensus or other decision methods.

Etymology and usage notes: The term derives from abstimmen (to vote) and bar (capable of). The standard form in German is abstimmbar; abstimmbare forms can occur as declined adjectives in context. See also abstimmung, beschluss, tagesordnung, parlament, versammlung.