Delegation Resource Manual: Elections Convention
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3.
Be available constantly to all members of the respective legislative body to provide personal
support as necessary.
4.
Assist in the counting of standing votes.
5.
Serve as Time-keepers.
Sergeant-at-Arms of the House (4) and Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate (2)
Additional Qualifications
(g)
Has knowledge of official procedures and decorum.
(h)
Has skills in human relations and ability to elicit the respect of his or her peers.
(i)
Is able to speak clearly and accurately.
Responsibilities at Model Government:
1.
Preserves order within the respective chamber as directed and authorized by the Chair.
2.
Announces the arrival of special guests of honor and conducts such guests to the rostrum.
3.
Conducts the counting of standing votes, assisted by the chaplain and Secretary.
4.
Controls inflow and outflow of members to floor.
Committee Chairs - (20)
Additional Qualifications
(g)
Conversant with current social problems and issues, especially those related to the concern
of the committee.
(h)
Has participated in the immediate past Model Government Convention.
(i)
Ability to preside at meetings and follow established procedures.
(j)
Thorough knowledge of parliamentary procedures.
(k)
Ability to lead group discussions objectively and to achieve maximum participation by
members.
(l)
Thorough knowledge of bill writing procedures.
(m)
Ability to identify potential problems in bill format.
Responsibilities at Model Government:
1.
Reviews all proposed legislation within his or her committee's jurisdiction and sets
committee calendar.
2.
Appoints committee secretary.
3.
Establishes style of procedure and discussion within his or her committee.
4.
Presides over all committee sessions.
5.
Clarifies issues and restates problems as necessary to promote effective committee action.
6.
Follows established procedures for reporting committee action to the Model Legislature.
7.
Votes in the event of a tie.
