The chair has a wooden hammer {gavel} and pad. One tap means that meeting has adjourned, a business item has completed, or members should sit (after an opening ceremony). Two taps means call to order. Three taps means that all members should stand (on the third tap). Four or more short taps means attend to the chair and restore order.
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