(a) The latest edition of Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure shall govern the Senate in all cases in which it is not inconsistent with these rules and the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives.
(b) The secretary shall act as parliamentarian of the Senate and shall advise the officers of the Senate on parliamentary procedure and these rules when requested to do so.
(c) Any matter not covered by the Senate rules or by Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure shall be governed by the decision of the President, subject to the right of appeal by any member as provided for in these rules.