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ASSEMBLY CLERKS

There are 2 positions for Assembly Clerk – READING CLERK AND ORDER CLERK

Qualifications

  • Must be in 10th grade or higher
  • Must be an active delegation member
  • Must have demonstrated ability to be a leader at home, school, and community
  • Must have basic knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure
  • Must be able to keep accurate minutes and to read them clearly and rapidly
  • Must exhibit an acceptance of Program goals, philosophy, and rules

 

Duties and Responsibilities
Reading Clerk

  • Is responsible for reading aloud all Bill titles, Amendments, and any other items as
    directed by the Speaker
  • Takes and records all rolls calls for attendance, as well as roll call votes
  • Assists will time-keeping and vote-counts as necessary

Order Clerk

  • Is the custodian of all official documents of the Assembly
  • Ensures that the Chamber docket is strictly followed
  • Receives all Bills from the Senate and places them in the proper order on the docket
  • May not sponsor legislation, debate or vote in Chambers
  • Keeps detailed records of every vote and every action taken on all Bills
  • Sends all Bills to the Expeditor with a clear notation of the vote and/or action taken
    by the Chamber
  • Exemplifies the Code of Conduct and YMCA Ground Rules
 
 
   
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