CHAPTER X CONDUCT OF BUSINESS Rule 42 Rule 39 Additional powers of the Chairperson The close Chairperson shall each session, discussions, ensure open and direct the The Chairperson of the Commission may limit the time accorded to each speaker on any matter When a speaker exceeds his or her allotted time, the Chairperson of the Commission shall call him or her to order. observance of the present Rules of Procedure, accord the right to speak, put questions to the vote and announce decisions. Rule 43 Rule 40 Points of Order During a debate on any matter a member of the Commission may, at any time, raise a point of order and the Chairperson of the Commission, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure, shall immediately rule on the point of order. If a member of the Commission contests the ruling, it shall immediately be put to a vote. If the majority of the members of the Commission present uphold the Chairperson’s ruling, it shall be maintained. Time limit accorded to speakers Closing the list of speakers The Chairperson of the Commission may, before the beginning of a debate, read out the list of speakers and with the consent of the Commission, declare the list closed. The Chairperson of the Commission may, however, accord the right of reply to any speaker if a speech delivered after the list has been closed makes this desirable. Rule 44- Closure of debate 1. A member of the Commission raising a point of order cannot, in his or her A member of the Commission may, at any time during a debate, move for the closure of the debate on the comments, item deal with the substance of the matter under discussion. Rule 41 Adjournment of debates During the a member move for debate. In of the discussion on any matter, of the Commission may the adjournment of the addition to the proposer motion, one member of the Commission may speak in favour of and one against the motion after which the motion shall be immediately put to a vote. under discussion, even if the other members of the Commission or representatives have expressed the desire to take the floor The authorization to take the floor on the closure of the debate shall be given only to two speakers for and against the closure, after which the motion shall immediately be put to a vote. When the debate on an item is concluded, the Chairperson of the Commission shall declare the debate closed. Part One : General Rules