N.Y. Assembly Rules Rule 6, § 2: First Year Procedure

§ 2. First Year Procedure. a. In every odd-numbered year, the Clerk of

the Assembly during the prior year shall convene the Assembly as Acting

Clerk thereof, unless otherwise provided by the Members of Assembly

present.

b. A member of the clergy shall offer prayer.

c. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly or designee thereof shall

administer the ceremonial oath of office to the Members of Assembly en

banc.

d. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly or designee thereof shall lead the

Members of Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the

United States of America.

e. The Acting Clerk of the Assembly shall call the roll to ascertain

the presence of a quorum.

f. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Speaker of the

Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon.

g. Nominations shall be in order for the office of the Clerk of the

Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon.

h. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Official

Stenographer of the Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall

be had thereon.

i. Nominations shall be in order for the office of Sergeant-at-Arms of

the Assembly for a term of two years, and a vote shall be had thereon.