[Constitution, Jefferson's Manual, and the Rules of the House of Representatives, 104th Congress] [104th Congress] [House Document 103-342] [Rules of the House of Representatives] [Pages 343-346] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] Rule IV. DUTIES OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS.
Sec. 648. SergeantatArms enforces authority of House. | 1. It shall be the duty of the Sergeant-at-Arms to attend the House during its sittings, to maintain order under the direction of the Speaker or Chairman, and, pending the election of a Speaker or Speaker pro tempore, under the direction of the Clerk, execute the commands of the House, and all processes issued by authority thereof, directed to him by the Speaker. |
Sec. 650a. Doorkeeping. | 3. He shall enforce strictly the rules relating to the privileges of the Hall and be responsible to the House for the official conduct of his employees. |
Sec. 650c. Cooperation with others. | 6. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall fully cooperate with the appropriate offices and persons in the performance of reviews and audits of financial records and administrative operations. |