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FOURTH DRILL
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to amendment. [After it has been amended and the debate has ceased, the chair, as in Second Drill, page 40, puts the question on the motion to substitute, which is adopted. He then announces the result and proceeds:] The question is now on the resolution as amended which is, "Resolved, That the Board of Trustees be, and is hereby, authorized to repair and enlarge our clubhouse at a cost not to exceed $10,000." As many as are in favor of the resolution say Aye. Those opposed say No. The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Is there any further business to come before the meeting? [No one claiming the floor he continues:] There being none the meeting stands adjourned.'[1]

  1. When there is no further business to come before the meeting, if a motion to adjourn is not made immediately and no one claims the floor, the chair should declare the assembly adjourned.