Rule 1. Credentials:

a. The Credentials Committee, directly after the opening ceremonies, shall

report the number of delegates and camps registered as present with proper credentials, and shall make such supplementary reports as necessary.

b. For admission to the assembly hall, to facilitate identification and seating, delegates, members, and convention staff shall be required to wear the badge issued by the registration or credentials committee upon registration and may be required to present positive identification.

Rule 2. Dress and Decorum:

a. Delegates and guests are encouraged to wear appropriate attire.

b. Delegates are expected to conduct themselves as gentlemen, refraining from personal insults.

c. All cell telephones or other electronic devices shall be turned off or put in silent mode while the convention is in session.

Rule 3. Motions and Resolutions:

All motions and resolutions shall be reduced to writing, signed by the maker, including his camp number and submitted to the chairman of the resolutions committee prior to May 1, 2005. Copies of motions and resolutions will be presented to the Adjutant for appropriate filing.

Rule 4. Debate:

In order to seek recognition, a delegate who wishes to speak for a motion, against a motion, ask a question in the form of a point of information or parliamentary inquiry, or make a point of order shall rise and when recognized state their name and camp number.

Rule 5. Voting:

a. The chair shall put all main and secondary questions to a voice vote. If a delegate calls for division of the house or the chair feels that the viva voce vote was inconclusive, the chair shall take a standing vote.

b. Seven delegates from seven different camps may demand that the ayes and nays be required and entered on any main motion. Any delegate requesting that the ayes and nays be required and entered shall obtain recognition and state name and Camp number. If the ayes and nays are ordered, then the vote shall be taken by signed ballot.

Rule 6. Announcements:

Notices for announcements to the Convention shall be in writing, signed by the person under whose authority the announcement is issued, and shall be presented to the chair.