respectfully submitted," followed by the signatures of

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all the members concurring in the report, or sometimes by only that of
the chairman.

If the minority submit a report, it commences thus: "The undersigned, a
minority of the committee appointed," etc., continuing as the regular
report of the committee. After the committee's report has been read, it
is usual to allow the minority to present their report, but it cannot be
acted upon except by a motion to substitute it for the report of the
committee. When the committee's report is read, they are discharged
without any motion. A motion to refer the paper back to the same
committee (or to re-commit), if adopted, revives the committee.

Art. XI. Introduction of Business.

54. Any member wishing to bring business before the assembly, should,
without it is very simple, write down in the form of a motion, what he
would like to have the assembly adopt, thus:

Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be tendered to the citizens
of this community for their hearty welcome and generous hospitality.

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When there is no other business before the assembly, he rises and
addresses the chairman by his title, thus: "Mr. Chairman," who
immediately recognizes him by announcing his name.* [If the chairman has