24.7 The under mentioned motions shall have precedence over all other motions under discussion: 24.7.1 To suspend the meeting. 24.7.2 To adjourn the meeting. 24.7.2 To close debate on the item under discussion. Such a motion shall, provided that it has been seconded, be put to the vote immediately without debate and shall be resolved by a simple majority on a show of hands. Such motions may be raised verbally without a prior notice. 25. BALLOT RULES 25.1 Voting in a ballot shall be exercised: 25.1.1 Elected officers of the Congress and members of the General Council in a meeting of the General Council. 25.1.2 Elected officers of the Congress and accredited delegates of fully paid affiliate trade unions in the Conference or Extraordinary Conference. Provided that each person so entitled to vote in a ballot shall have only one vote at the General Conference expect that the President/Chairperson may have a casting vote by the voting strength of the union. 25.1.3 When the Congress is required, in terms of this Constitution, to hold a ballot it shall: 25.2 Appoint a Presiding Officer in writing. 25.2.1 Notify those entitled to vote and Presiding Officer in writing of the time and place of the ballot and the issue or issues to be determined by the ballot. 25.2.2 Furnish the Presiding Officer in writing with the list of Trade Unions entitled to vote and the number of votes entitled to that trade union. 25.2.3 Appoint persons to act as scrutinisers and to assist the Presiding Officer in supervising the ballots and counting the votes. 25.2.4 Require the Secretary General to: i) ii) Supply suitable forms on which the officers and delegates may record their votes for each subject or office in issues; and Ensure that such forms are available in sufficient numbers. 25.2.5 The ballot at the Conference or Extraordinary Conference shall be held under the supervision of the Presiding Officer who shall: Page 24 of 25