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128 which the assembly may adopt, or reject, or postpone, etc. Only members whose right to their seats is undisputed, can vote.

The chairman, after the question of credentials is disposed of, at least for the time, announces that “The next business in order is the election of permanent officers of the assembly.” Some one then moves the appointment of a committee to nominate the officers, in a form similar to this: “I move that a committee of three be appointed by the Chair to nominate the permanent officers of this convention.” This motion is treated as already explained. When the committee make their report, some one moves “that the report of the committee be accepted, and that the officers nominated be declared the officers of this convention.” This motion being carried, the Chairman declares the officers elected, and instantly calls the new presiding officer to the