12                                LAWS OF MARYLAND                         [CH. 4

10.

The elected delegates TO THE CONVENTION shall assemble in
plenary session in the chamber of the House of Delegates in the State
House in the City of Annapolis at twelve o'clock noon Eastern Day-
light Saving Time on Tuesday, September 12, 1967, and continue in
session for as long as necessary, but not later than December 12, 1967,
unless the Convention by a vote of the majority of the whole number
of AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHTY FIVE (85) A VOTE
OF THE MAJORITY OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF delegates
extends the session of the Convention to a date not later than January
12, 1968. At least ten days prior to September 12, 1967, the Governor
by proclamation shall issue a call for the delegates to assemble on
that date.

11.

The Convention may select and employ such employees as it may
deem necessary to the efficient conduct of its business, each of whom
shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the Convention.
THE METHOD OF PAYMENT SHALL BE IN ACCORD WITH
SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED
BY THE COMPTROLLER. The Convention may make such other
expenditures as it deems proper to carry out its work, but shall not
authorize total expenditures in excess of the amount appropriated by
law for its expenses. THE CONVENTION MAY REQUEST THE
ADVICE AND COUNSEL OF ANY DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY
OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT OR OF THE GOVERNMENT
OF ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, AS TO
ANY MATTER OF LAW OR FACT BEFORE THE CONVENTION;
AND THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THIS DEPART-
MENT OR AGENCY SHALL DO SUCH THINGS AS ARE REA-
SONABLE AND PROPER IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST.
THE MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION SHALL RECEIVE PER
DIEM OR ANY OTHER PAYMENTS ONLY WITH RESPECT TO
THOSE DAYS ON WHICH THEY ARE IN ACTUAL ATTEND-
ANCE OF MEETINGS AT OR ON BEHALF OF THE CONVEN-
TION.

12.

The Convention shall keep a journal of its proceedings and a tran-
script of its debates and shall provide for the publication thereof. 14
THE CONVENTION SHALL APPOINT AN HISTORIAN
WHOSE DUTIES IT SHALL BE TO COLLECT, COMPILE,
DOCUMENT AND PRESERVE ALL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CONVENTION AND ITS SEVERAL COMMITTEES. THE
CONVENTION may also provide for the publication of any of its
other documents and reports.

13.

A majority of the whole number of delegates to the Convention
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but any
smaller number may adjourn from day to day. No EACH SEPARATE
ARTICLE OR DIVISION INTO WHICH ANY PROPOSED CON-
STITUTION MAY BE DIVIDED SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHTY FIVE (85) SEVENTY-TWO