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4 without rising, says, "I second the nomination." The one who called the meeting to order then says, "Mr. Jones is nominated for chairman. As many as are in favor of Mr. Jones for chairman of this meeting say Aye" [pronounced the same as eye]. After the ayes have responded he continues, "Those opposed say No." If the ayes are in the majority, that is, if there are more ayes than noes, he continues thus to announce or declare the vote, "The ayes have it, Mr. Jones is elected chairman, and he will please take the chair." [For duties of the Chairman see Chapter XVI.]

Mr. Jones proceeds to the platform and says, "The election of secretary is the next business in order. Will some one please nominate a secretary." The secretary is nominated by some one in the hall, and is elected in the same manner as the chairman. In this chapter it is assumed that there is only one nomination for secretary. When there are more than one see First Drill, page 17. The secretary takes his place at the table near the president and keeps a record of action taken as described, pp. 115, 128. [For duties of Secretary see Chapter XVI.]

Instead of the method described above the member who calls the meeting to order may say, "I move that Mr. Jones act as chairman," and the seconder says, "I second the motion." The first member then says, "As many as are in favor," etc., as already described.