Mavel

Gavel Signals
Ø 1 strong tap = call meeting to order; also used to end questioning time (presiding officer also may gesture a cue to
questioners to be seated as the speaker finishes answering the final question)
Ø Speech time signals: 1 tap = 1 minute remaining • 2 taps = 30 seconds remaining • 3 taps = time has lapsed
Ø Multiple taps (until speaker stops talking) = grace period has ended (speech should not exceed 3 minutes, 10 seconds)