When can a mass meeting adopt a parliamentary authority?

A mass meeting can adopt a parliamentary authority at the beginning of the meeting to establish clear rules and procedures for how the meeting will be conducted. This is important because adopting a parliamentary authority upfront ensures that everyone is aware of and agrees to the guidelines that will govern the meeting's proceedings. It helps maintain order, facilitates effective communication, and provides a framework for decision-making.

By setting this authority at the start, the participants can refer to it throughout the meeting for resolving any procedural questions, ensuring consistency and fairness in the management of discussions and votes. Adopting it later in the meeting, such as after discussions or votes, could lead to confusion about the rules being applied retroactively or result in disagreements over procedural legitimacy. Thus, choosing to establish the parliamentary authority at the beginning of the meeting is crucial for effective governance.