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§ 58 58. The number of a committee, and also how it shall be appointed, are usually decided without the formality of a motion, by the chairman asking, “Of how many shall the committee assist?” or, “How shall the committee be appointed?” If only one number is suggested he announces that the committee will consist of that number. If several numbers are suggested he states the different number suggested and takes a vote, as in filling blanks (133), until one number receives votes sufficient to adopt it. After the committee has been formed the presiding officer has no power to change it—even though he appointed the committee. Usually committees are appointed by the chair, in which case he names the members of the committee, and no vote is taken on them; or the committee may be nominated by the chair, or by the members of the assembly, and the assembly vote on the appointment. If more names are nominated than the number of the committee a separate vote should be taken on each name until the committee is filled.