Rule 17.4. Meetings; notice; quorum; vote; oath
A. All meetings of the Select Committee on Discipline and Expulsion shall be
held in the Senate Chamber; Notice of meetings, insofar as practicable, shall be given in
accordance with applicable rules of the Senate governing notice of meetings of standing
committees during legislative sessions.
B. A majority of the total members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
The affirmative vote of majority of those present and voting, assuming a quorum, shall be
required for actions of the committee.
C. Prior to consideration of any resolution referred to it or undertaking any
business in connection therewith, except establishing a quorum, the members of the select
committee shall subscribe to the following oath, which shall be administered by the
Secretary or, in his absence, by a person qualified to administer oaths selected by the
chairman:
"I do solemnly swear (affirm) that in all things appertaining to the matters referred
to this Select Committee and contained in Senate Resolution No.___________ of
_________________, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws. I
do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution and laws of the United States and
of this State, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Discipline and
Expulsion in the aforesaid matter, according to the best of my ability and understanding,
so help me God."