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CHURCH MANUAL.

62. When the vote has been taken, the Secretary shall read over the list of names, first on the affirmative, then on the negative, to afford an opportunity for correcting any mistakes that may have been made in recording the votes, after which he shall count the votes and report the number to the Moderator, who will then declare the result to the meeting.

53. During the progress of the vote, no motion is in order, nor can the debate be renewed.

Reconsideration.

54. Any motion may be reconsidered, provided the motion for reconsideration be made and seconded by members who voted with the majority.

55. If the motion for reconsideration prevail, the subject is then open for debate on the original motion, in the same manner as if that motion had never been passed.

Committee.

56. A Committee maybe appointed to consider any particular subject, to obtain information, or to perform certain duties.

57. A Committee may be instructed by the meeting at the time of appointment, or while in the performance of its duties, if necessary.

58. The number on a special Committee shall be determined by the Moderator, or by the members of the meeting.

59. The member first named by the Moderator shall act as Chairman, or the Committee shall elect its own Chairman, unless he be designated by the mover of the motion to appoint.

60. A Committee once discharged may be revived. A Committee appointed for one purpose, may perform other duties of the same or different character.