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18 chairman, except that after the chairman has been elected he has the power of recognition in deciding who has the floor; therefore, when a member desires to make a nomination, motion, or to offer any business he must first obtain the floor. (See section 23.)

In most cases this temporary organization is all that is necessary, and after it is effected the business for which the meeting has been called should be introduced by a resolution, or motion made by some member of the assembly.

 

9. If the society is to be a permanent one the presiding officer is usually called the president. A vice president is also elected, to preside in the absence of the president; a secretary to keep a record of the doings of the society, and such other officers as are necessary to properly perform the duties required by the organization. In such cases immediately after the temporary organization, as described in section 5, has 