Victoria University of Wellington Library
The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 16
I.—Opening of Proceedings, Election of Speaker, Sittings, &c
I.—
Opening of Proceedings, Election of Speaker, Sittings
, &c.
No.
Page
1.
Speaker to decide in cases for which no rules are mads
1
2.
Election of Speaker; first meeting of new Council
2
3.
A Member proposed as Speaker
2
4.
When unopposed, such Member declared elected
2
5.
Procedure when more than one Member proposed
2
6.
In event of division for election of Speaker or Deputy-Speaker
3
7.
Mr. Speaker elect conducted to the chair
3
8.
Deputation to receive His Honor's confirmation of Election
3
9.
Superintendent introduced
3
10.
Vacancy in office of Speaker
3
11.
Chairman of Committees may preside in the absence of Mr. Speaker
4
11.
Deputy-Speaker
4
12.
Opening of ordinary Sessions
4
13.
Return of new Members
4
14.
His Honor the Superintendent introduced; opens proceedings
4
15.
If Superintendent unable to attend at time appointed
5
16.
Sittings
5
17.
Each sitting to be opened with prayer
5
18.
Hours of meeting and rising each day
5
18.
Quorum
5
19.
Adjournment for want of quorum
6
20.
While Council counted Members to retain their seats
6
21.
Minutes to be read. Presentation of petitions, &c.
6
22.
Order Paper
6
23.
Council to resume at 5.25 p.m.
6
24.
Motions not disposed of before half-past five p.m.
7
25.
When notice of motion to be given
7
26.
Notice to be given before motion discussed
7
27.
Motions for printing documents, petitions, &c.
7
28.
Motions to take precedence of Orders of the Day
8
29.
Government days
8
30.
Form of motion for information emanating from Superintendent
8
31.
Form of motion for other official information
8
32.
Motion or Bill rejected not to be introduced the same Session without leave,
8
33.
A motion withdrawn may be renewed
9
34.
A resolution may be rescinded
9
35.
Addresses to Superintendent, by whom to be presented
9
36.
Papers, &c., laid on the table to be considered public
9
37.
Call of the Council
9
38.
Order for the same
9