Publisher's Synopsis
The Manual of Rules and Practice: Of the Senate of the State of New York, 1909 is a comprehensive guidebook written by Lafayette B. Gleason. As the title suggests, the book is a manual that outlines the rules and procedures of the Senate of the State of New York as they were in 1909. The book is divided into several sections, each providing detailed information on various aspects of the Senate's operations. These sections cover topics such as the organization of the Senate, the duties of its officers, the order of business, the conduct of debates, the role of committees, and the legislative process. The manual also includes a glossary of parliamentary terms and a list of Senate precedents, which serve as examples of how the rules have been applied in the past. Additionally, there are appendices that provide information on the Senate's rules for voting, the New York State Constitution, and the state's legislative history. Overall, the Manual of Rules and Practice: Of the Senate of the State of New York, 1909 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the state's legislative body. It is a well-written and comprehensive guide that provides a detailed overview of the Senate's rules and procedures, making it an essential reference for students, scholars, and practitioners of parliamentary law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
