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... assem- ble , and then dissolve . Of these bodies also there are two classes : I. The first class of occasional deliberative bodies are those whose members represent constituencies - to whom evidences of appointment are necessary to ...
... assem- ble , and then dissolve . Of these bodies also there are two classes : I. The first class of occasional deliberative bodies are those whose members represent constituencies - to whom evidences of appointment are necessary to ...
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... assem- blies , a casting vote is given by the presiding officer . But he may decline to vote ; in that event the proposition fails , on the principle that every measure , to be carried , requires the vote of a majority . CHAPTER II ...
... assem- blies , a casting vote is given by the presiding officer . But he may decline to vote ; in that event the proposition fails , on the principle that every measure , to be carried , requires the vote of a majority . CHAPTER II ...
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... persisted in , ultimately destroy it . 46. It is the duty of the presiding officer : to take the chair promptly at the appointed time and call the assem- bly to order ; to announce the business in the THE PRESIDING OFFICER . 27 45 45 46.
... persisted in , ultimately destroy it . 46. It is the duty of the presiding officer : to take the chair promptly at the appointed time and call the assem- bly to order ; to announce the business in the THE PRESIDING OFFICER . 27 45 45 46.
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... assem- bly all communications properly addressed to it ; and , in general , to see that all business is brought in and con- ducted in proper order . SECT . II . - OF THE RECORDING OFFICER . 47. The Secretary requires , as the ...
... assem- bly all communications properly addressed to it ; and , in general , to see that all business is brought in and con- ducted in proper order . SECT . II . - OF THE RECORDING OFFICER . 47. The Secretary requires , as the ...
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... assem- bly . * After amendment , -i . e . , after a vote on an amend- ment offered to it , -it can be withdrawn only by consent of the assembly . The vote of a majority will suffice to give this consent . On the same principles , the ...
... assem- bly . * After amendment , -i . e . , after a vote on an amend- ment offered to it , -it can be withdrawn only by consent of the assembly . The vote of a majority will suffice to give this consent . On the same principles , the ...
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