What is the purpose of privileged motions in a meeting?

The purpose of privileged motions in a meeting is to address urgent matters that require immediate attention. These motions are designed to allow participants to prioritize pressing issues that may arise suddenly, ensuring that critical topics are handled promptly without being bogged down by the standard order of business. For example, if an urgent situation arises that could impact the meeting's outcomes or the organization's operations, a privileged motion can be raised to address that concern immediately. This ensures the efficiency of the meeting and that important deliberations are not delayed unnecessarily.

The other options relate to different functions; for instance, amending previous motions or postponing discussions are done through separate procedural methods that do not carry the same level of urgency as privileged motions. Introducing new topics generally fits under a different category of motions and typically requires prior notice to allow for adequate discussion, which is not aligned with the immediate nature of privileged motions.