Section 5

Time schedule for decision or argument. 5.1. If the chief justice submits the matter directly to the court for consideration and decision pursuant to Rule 4.3(b), the court shall adopt, modify and adopt, or reject the matter by the last day of the 4th month after the filing of the petition. 5.2. If the chief justice refers the matter to a study committee pursuant to Rule 4.3(c) or to a special master, pursuant to Rule 4.3(d), the court shall adopt, modify and adopt, or reject the matter within 2 months of the reporting deadline for the study committee or special master. 5.3. The chief justice shall insure that the matter is placed on the agenda and that sufficient time is allotted at one or more court meetings to assure a considered and timely decision by the court. 5.4. If, after reviewing the matter, the court determines that additional time, additional information, comments, or an argument before it is warranted, the court may extend the time to adopt, modify and adopt, or reject the matter for periods of time not to exceed 4 months in the aggregate. 5.5. If an argument is ordered, it shall be held at the time and place, and under the conditions set by the court. 5.6. The court may regulate, by directive or order, the format, length, and time for submission of comments.