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<baltimore-city-law heading="Rule 5-2 Addressing Chair">
  <section prefix="Rule" num="5-2" heading="Addressing Chair">
    <para num="(a)">In general. If a Councilmember wants to make a motion or to speak on any matter, the Councilmember shall:<para num="(1)">rise from their seat;</para>
      <para num="(2)">address the chair as “Mr./Madam President” or “Mr./Madam Chair”; and</para>
      <para num="(3)">proceed no further until recognized.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(b)">Recognition sought by 2 or more.<para num="(1)">If 2 or more Councilmembers seek recognition at the same time, the President determines which Councilmember is entitled to the floor.</para>
      <para num="(2)">With the consent of the President, a Councilmember may yield the floor to another.</para>
    </para>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
