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Appeal. If the Chair makes a ruling that a member of the Commission disagrees with, that member may appeal the ruling of the chair. If the motion is seconded, and after debate, if it passes by a simple majority vote, then the ruling of the Chair is deemed reversed. Call for orders of the day. This is simply another way of saying, "Let's return to the agenda." If a member believes that the Commission has drifted from the agreed-upon agenda, such a call may be made. It does not require a vote, and when the Chair discovers that the agenda has not been followed, the Chair simply reminds the Commission to return to the agenda item properly before them. If the Chair fails to do so, the Chair's determination may be appealed. Withdraw a motion. During debate and discussion of a motion, the maker of the motion on the floor, at any time, may interrupt a speaker to withdraw his or her motion from the floor. The motion is immediately deemed withdrawn, although the Chair may ask the person who seconded the motion if he or she wishes to make the motion, and any other member may make the motion if properly recognized. (Adapted from Rosenberg's Rules, Robert's Rules). Section 6. Committees. The Commission may establish and appoint committees. Each committee must designate a Chair. Section 7. Discharge of Members. Any member who has failed to attend two (2) consecutive meetings without being excused by the Commission shall be discharged according to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.05, Subdivision 2, as amended.