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82 minutes, as it belongs to the assembly’s proceedings.

 

When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the Chairman before being debated [see § 3]. When any member is about to speak in debate he shall rise and respectfully address himself to “Mr. Chairman.” [“Mr. President” is used where that is the designated title of the presiding officer; “Mr. Moderator” is more common in religious meetings. In every case the presiding officer should be addressed by his official title.] The Chairman shall then announce his name [see § 2]. By parliamentary courtesy, the member upon whose motion a subject is brought before the assembly is first 