Austin Scott: “Where in the rules do you have the authority to tell a Member what…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2021

Where in the rules do you have the authority to tell a Member what they can and cannot ask?

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Scott questions the chairman's authority over member inquiries during the meeting.

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