§ 2. First Year Procedure. a. In every odd-numbered year, the Clerk of
the Assembly during the prior year shall convene the Assembly as Acting
Clerk thereof, unless otherwise provided by the Members of Assembly
present.

b. A member of the clergy shall offer prayer.

c. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly or designee thereof shall
administer the ceremonial oath of office to the Members of Assembly en
banc.

d. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly or designee thereof shall lead the
Members of Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.

e. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly shall call the roll to ascertain
the presence of a quorum.

f. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Speaker of the
Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon.

g. Nominations shall be in order for the office of the Clerk of the
Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon.

h. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Official
Stenographer of the Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall
be had thereon.

i. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Sergeant-at-Arms of
the Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon.