62 continues to perform his duties in accord with the provisions of the Constitution. 173. (a) The representatives of the Region or State Hluttaw shall take an affirmation of office as mentioned in Schedule Four before the Chairperson of the Region or State Hluttaw at the first regular session of the Region or State Hluttaw. (b) The representatives of the Region or State Hluttaw who have not taken an affirmation of office shall do so before the Speaker of the Hluttaw at the session of the Region or State Hluttaw at which they first attend. 174. The Speaker of the Region or State Hluttaw shall convene the regular session at least once a year. The maximum interval between regular sessions shall not exceed 12 months. 175. The following functions shall be carried out at the Region or State Hluttaw session: (a) recording the addresses delivered by the President; (b) reading and recording the message sent by President and other messages permitted by the Speaker; (c) recording the address delivered by the Chief Minister of the Region or the State; (d) submitting, discussing and resolving on a Bill; (e) discussing and resolving on the matters to be undertaken by the Region or State Hluttaw in accord with the provisions of the Constitution;