Chapter 2 - Standing Order No 5 - Proceedings on opening of Parliament by Governor

(1) On the first day of the meeting of a session of Parliament to be opened by the Governor, where there is a President:

(a) the President will take the Chair at the time stated in the proclamation and read the prayers,
(b) the Clerk will read the proclamation calling Parliament together, and
(c) the Governor will be introduced to the chamber by the Usher of the Black Rod.

(2) On the first day of the meeting of a session of Parliament to be opened by the Governor, where there is no President:

(a) at the time specified in the proclamation the Clerk will read the proclamation calling Parliament together,
(b) the Governor will be introduced to the chamber by the Usher of the Black Rod.

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