North Carolina General Statutes 143-536. Chairman; rules of procedure; quorum
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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143-536
- Committee membership: Legislators are assigned to specific committees by their party. Seniority, regional balance, and political philosophy are the most prominent factors in the committee assignment process.
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
At its first meeting the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies shall, by majority vote, elect a chairman from within the Committee membership. There shall also be a vice-chairman who shall be designated by the Governor-elect from among his appointees on the Committee who shall assume his duties upon appointment. The chairman, and in his absence the vice-chairman, shall preside over meetings of the Committee. The Committee shall adopt rules of procedure governing its meetings. Six members, excluding ex officio members, shall constitute a quorum of the Committee. (1975, c. 816.)