I understand the principle raised by Mr. Calkins, but I think that it's not a standard rule. To ensure that the clerk's office can operate properly, standards must be established. I don't know whether the clerk can tell us which rule applies, that of acknowledging receipt or that regarding the tabling of the motion. We need to try to establish standard rules because the clerk also has help. Standard operating procedures need to be established to help facilitate the work of the clerk. We can debate the issue of having 24 or 48 hours' notice, but I am not sure whether discussing the tabling or the acknowledgment of receipt will facilitate the work of the clerk or that of the committee.
In the past, have we adopted a rule regarding acknowledgment of receipt by the clerk?