RULE I. THE CHAIR

1. ELECTION OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER
   1. Prior to the commencement of Speaker elections, each caucus’ leadership must publicly release a complete roster of caucus members and have it recognized by the person(s) administering elections. Independent representatives must as well be in the Congress server and group.
   2. In case the requirements listed in section “a” are not met, the former Speaker shall administer the vote for Speaker of the House after 24 hours since the commencement of the term has passed. If this former Speaker is unavailable, the House Clerk shall administer the vote.
   3. If the former Speaker is running for his office again, the vote shall be administered by the House Clerk.
   4. The Speaker shall be selected and voted by all of the representatives-elect of the House with a simple majority vote.
   5. In the case that no candidate receives a majority the voting process shall restart and elections held again until a Speaker is elected.
2. OATHS OF OFFICE
   1. The Speaker shall be sworn in by the Dean of the House. If the Dean be unavailable the House Clerk shall administer the oath.
   2. Representatives-elect shall be given their oaths by the Speaker of the House, or by the House Clerk in case the first is available, within 5 days from the start of the term. In the event that a representative-elect doesn't receive his oath within a five day period, the House shall be granted the ability to expel said individual.
3. SESSION COMMENCEMENT
   1. At the beginning of each session, the presiding officer shall take the chair and gavel to call the session to order. Representatives shall then rise for the playing of the National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for a moment of reflection or silence afterwards.
   2. After everything mentioned in section “a” is exhausted, the presiding officer shall direct the Clerk or the Deputy Clerk of the House to call roll and determine which representatives are present and which are not. In cases where both of the aforementioned individuals are absent, the presiding officer shall call the role himself. If a quorum is not met the session is to be canceled and any items on the agenda are postponed to the next session.
   3. After the roll is called, the presiding officer shall present that session’s agenda before the House. The presiding officer is to then hear motions regarding the approval of the agenda and the session shall then proceed.
4. ORDER AND DECORUM
   1. The Speaker shall preserve order and decorum in the House Chamber, galleries, and lobby. In the event of a disturbance, the Speaker or presiding officer has the authority to direct Capitol Security to immediately eject any individual causing a disruption. A disruption may include, but is not limited to:
      1. Heckling, shouting, or interrupting proceedings from the galleries or lobby.
      2. Using offensive, inflammatory, or threatening language that disrupts order.
      3. Refusing to comply with instructions from the Speaker or House officials.
   2. If a Representative engages in disorderly conduct during a session, the Speaker has the authority to order their immediate ejection for the duration of that session. Repeated or severe violations may result in further disciplinary action, including censure or expulsion, as determined by the House.
5. CONTROL OVER CAPITOL FACILITIES
   1. Unless specified otherwise by rule or law, the Speaker shall have full administrative control over the House Chamber, corridors, passages, and allocation of unassigned rooms within the portion of the Capitol designated for House use. The Speaker may issue directives regarding the use and security of these areas as necessary to ensure the efficient functioning of the House.
6. SIGNATURE OF DOCUMENTS
   1. Whether or not the House is in session, the Speaker shall sign all writs, warrants, and subpoenas issued by order of the floor of the House and acts and joint resolutions passed by the two Chambers of Congress.
7. QUESTIONS OF ORDER
   1. The presiding officer shall put any question regarding the approval of emotion or another item, under the circumstance that the method of approval is through voice acclamation, in this form: “Those in favor, say Aye,” and once the affirmative voice has been expressed, “Those against, say Nay.”
   2. The presiding officer shall determine whether the eyes or the nays have prevailed. If any Representative disagrees with the ruling of the Chair, they may formally request a recorded vote. The presiding officer must honor this request, and the vote shall proceed accordingly.
8. DISCRETION TO VOTE
   1. The Speaker is not required to vote an ordinary legislative proceedings; however, they may choose to vote at their discretion. The Speaker is encouraged to remain impartial but retains the right to cast a vote on any matter. The Speaker must vote if their vote would be decisive in breaking a tie and on a matter requiring Speaker participation.
9. SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
   1. The Speaker shall, without approval of the chamber, appoint a Speaker Pro Tempore and deliver to the Clerk a list of members in the order in which each shall act in set position.
   2. In the case of illness or absence of the Speaker, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall be tasked with performing the duties of the chair until the Speaker returns.
   3. If the Speaker wishes to participate in floor debates, deliver floor remarks or other actions on the House floor, they must temporarily relinquish the chair to the Speaker Pro Tempore. The Speaker Pro Tempore shall preside over the session until the Speaker formally reclaims the chair.
10. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
    1. The Speaker shall appoint all select, joint, and conference committees ordered by the House. At any time after an original appointment, the Speaker may remove members from, or appoint additional members to, a select or conference committee whenever he deems necessary.

RULE II. OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE HOUSE

1. OFFICE OF THE HOUSE CLERK 1.