2.  ORGANIZATION
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2. ORGANIZATION
Upon convening pursuant to Rule 1 (a) hereof, the order of business or organization shall be:

(a) Election of a clerk for the time being.

(b) Reading of the official announcement and designation of all members elected to the House of Representatives as certified by the Secretary of State.

(c) Calling of the roll.

(d) Consideration of and action upon the credentials of the persons entitled to membership in the House of Representatives.

(e) Administration of the oath of office.

(f) Election of a presiding officer, who shall be called the Speaker and who shall hold office until a successor shall be elected and qualified.