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Página 15 - When a question has been once made and carried in the affirmative or negative, it shall be in order for any member of the majority to move for the reconsideration thereof...
Página 6 - ... think proper; and the following shall be their present. CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE. I . THIS society shall be called the Franklin Lyceum. ARTICLE II. THE officers of the Lyceum shall consist of a President,' Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Librarian, Cabinet • Keeper, and Standing Committee, all of whom shall be elected annually, by a majority of the members present, at an annual meeting, and always by ballot. ARTICLE III. IT shall be the duty of the President to preside at all regular meetings...
Página 5 - Foss, and their associates, be, and they are hereby created a body politic and corporate, with perpetual succession, by the name and style of The People's Gas Light and Coke Company...
Página 8 - All grants of incorporation shall be subject to future acts of the General Assembly, in amendment or repeal thereof, or in any wise affecting the same, and this provision shall be inserted in all acts of incorporation hereafter granted.
Página 12 - ... at each and every meeting of the Society, and to preserve and keep good order therein. Art. 7. It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to preside at any and every meeting of the Society in the absence of the President, and by his request at all times, to officiate in his stead. Art. 8. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to make and preserve a record of all the proceedings of this society. Also to keep a record of the names of all the members of this society with their residences, and make...
Página 11 - II. — Each subordinate council shall fix on its own time and place for meeting: and shall meet at least once a month, but where not very inconvenient, it is recommended that they meet once a week. Thirteen members shall form a quorum for the transaction of business. Special meetings may be called by the president at any time, at the request of four members of the order. Art.
Página 5 - Lyceum, with full power to make and ordain, alter and amend, such By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations for their government, as they may think necessary, the same not being contrary to the laws of this State : and they are empowered by the aforesaid named to sue and be sued, to plead and be impleaded, to hold and enjoy any kind of Estate, real or personal, to an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars, whether obtained by gift, devise, purchase or otherwise, and to...
Página 15 - Every member, previous to his speaking, making a motion or seconding the same, shall rise from his seat and address himself to the presiding officer, and say, "Mr. President," but shall not proceed with his remarks until recognized and named by the Chair.
Página 5 - Society ,be,and they hereby are, constituted, created and made, a body politic and corporate with perpetual succession, by the name and style of the Franklin Lyceum, with full power to make and ordain, alter and amend such By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations for their government, as they may think necessary, the same not being contrary to the laws of this State: and they are empowered by the aforesaid...
Página 15 - President doubts, or a division be called for, the Council shall divide. FOURTH. Every member present, when a question is put, shall give his vote, unless the Council for special reasons excuse him. FIFTH. Every motion shall be reduced to writing if the President directs, or any member of the Council requests it, and may be withdrawn before a decision or amendment. SIXTH. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received, unless to adjourn...

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