First Year Procedure

§ 2. First Year Procedure. a. In every odd-numbered year, the Clerk of the Assembly during the prior year shall convene the Assembly as Acting Clerk thereof, unless otherwise provided by the Members of Assembly present. b. A member of the clergy shall offer prayer. c. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly or designee thereof shall administer the ceremonial oath of office to the Members of Assembly en banc. d. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly or designee thereof shall lead the Members of Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. e. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly shall call the roll to ascertain the presence of a quorum. f. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Speaker of the Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon. g. Nominations shall be in order for the office of the Clerk of the Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon. h. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Official Stenographer of the Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon. i. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Sergeant-at-Arms of the Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon.