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This Resolution adopts the Standing Rules of the Assembly for the 2013-14 Regular Session, which govern the Assembly's operations, including the election of officers like the Speaker and Speaker pro Tempore, the determination of meeting times, and the establishment of a quorum (41 Members). It outlines procedures for adopting, suspending, and amending these rules, referencing Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure for guidance when rules are silent. The Resolution details the creation and functions of 30 standing committees, emphasizing open meetings with provisions for closed sessions under specific circumstances, and establishes the Committee on Rules as the Assembly's executive committee with broad powers over appointments, employee management, finances, and legislative procedures. It also covers legislative organization, committee operations, bill introduction and referral, parliamentary procedure for motions and voting, member decorum and privileges, and miscellaneous matters like the use of the Assembly Chamber and firearms.