§ 143-532 Definitions
§ 143-533 Creation, appointment of members; members ex officio
§ 143-534 Time of appointments; terms of office
§ 143-535 Vacancies
§ 143-536 Chairman; rules of procedure; quorum
§ 143-537 Meetings
§ 143-538 Powers and duties
§ 143-539 Offices; per diem and allowances of members; payments from appropriations

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 143 > Article 58 - Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies

  • Committee membership: Legislators are assigned to specific committees by their party. Seniority, regional balance, and political philosophy are the most prominent factors in the committee assignment process.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3