XVI.—Messages from the Governor.
Message from the Governor
245. Whenever a written Message from the Governor shall be announced, the business before the House shall be immediately suspended, and the bearer of the Message introduced into the body of the House, to deliver the Message to Mr. Speaker.
To be read, and time fixed for its consideration
246. Mr. Speaker shall, unless a previous Message be then under consideration, immediately
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read the Message to the House, when, if necessary, a time shall he fixed for taking the same into consideration.
247. A Message in writing from the Governor
Message in writing from the Governor, how brought
is brought to the House by a Minister of the Crown, being a Member.
248. During the reading of a Message
Members uncovered during reading
from the Governor, Members remain uncovered.
249. A verbal Message from the Governor
Verbal Message from the Governor.
is communicated to the House by a Minister of the Crown, being a Member.
250. The recommendation or consent of
Recommendation of the Governor, how signified
the Governor to any Motion or Bill is signified to the House by a Minister of the Crown, being a Member.