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b. The Commission shall not add items to the agenda, once filed, without six affirmative <br />votes; provided that no item shall be added to the agenda if it is of reasonably major <br />importance and action thereon by the Commission will affect a significant number of <br />persons. <br />V. VOTING <br />a. Method of Voting: By roll call. <br />b. Voting Procedure: Pursuant to HRS § 92-3.5, when a meeting is held via <br />videoconference, at the Chairperson's request, the Secretary shall conduct a vote via <br />roll call and present to the Chairperson the final tally of votes. The Chairperson shall <br />announce the final vote for the record. <br />c. Abstentions: No member shall refrain from voting unless excused by the Chairperson or <br />is otherwise excused by law. <br />Rule of the Maiority: Procedural matters, requests for information, and internal <br />Commission matters shall require the approval of majority vote of those present at any <br />meeting. <br />e. Reconsideration: A vote of the Commission may be reconsidered in accordance with <br />Robert's Rules of Order, 121h edition and applicable notice requirements. <br />VI. ORDER AND DECORUM <br />A Commissioner must be recognized by the Chairperson before speaking. The member <br />shall address the Chairperson when recognized and shall confine discussion to the <br />question under debate and avoid personalities. <br />b. Any Commissioner who arrives late at a hearing or meeting shall refrain from taking the <br />Commission's time with questions and inquiries on matters already discussed. <br />If any Commissioner behaves in a disorderly or contemptuous manner during any <br />session of the Commission or its Committees, the Chairperson shall order such member <br />to cease and shall preserve the peace. If the Commissioner persists, the Chairperson <br />shall order the offending Commissioner removed from the meeting, and that <br />Commissioner shall not be permitted to be seated during the remainder of the session, <br />except upon approval of the Chairperson or by majority vote of the Commission. <br />d. All Commissioners shall extend proper courtesy and respect to one another and to all <br />persons speaking before the Commission. No profanity or abusive remarks shall be <br />3 <br />