ORIGINAL TEXT
Resolution:A026
Title:Amending Rule 60 of the House of Deputies Rules of Order
Topic:Rules of Order
Committee:03 - Rules of Order
House of Initial Action:Deputies
Proposer:House of Deputies President's Council of Advice

Resolved, That Rule of Order 60 of the House of Deputies be amended by adding a new subsection (a), to read as follows, with subsequent subsections to be re-lettered:

(a) Each deputation shall elect a Chair, and notify the Secretary of the House of the results of that election, no later than the day on which the House organizes itself.


EXPLANATION

There has previously been no provision for the designation of a Chair, although there is reference to duties of the Chair in other Rules. In addition, it is important that the Secretary know the identity of the Chair of the deputations to facilitate proper communication.