My colleague, who is a procedural clerk with the House of Commons, will pass on each side of the table to issue ballots to members. After members have clearly written their choices by writing the first and last name on the ballot and have deposited it in the box, we will count the votes and announce the result.
If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, I will conduct another ballot. That's what we're doing for the vice-chairs.
I declare Mr. Joe Volpe to have received a majority of the votes; therefore, Mr. Joe Volpe is elected first vice-chair of the committee.
I am now prepared to receive motions for second vice-chair. This individual must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition.