When a member is assigned the floor but is not the first to rise and address the chair, this member is considered to be entitled to what?

When a member is assigned the floor in a meeting, they gain a specific privilege that allows them to speak on the matter at hand. In this context, being "entitled to preference in being recognized" means that even if they are not the first to rise, they have a certain status that grants them priority to speak when the chair acknowledges members. This establishes a sense of order and decorum in meetings, ensuring that those who have been formally given the opportunity to address the chair are respected and considered before others who may attempt to speak without proper recognition.

This practice is rooted in parliamentary procedure, which emphasizes fairness and organized discourse in meetings. The other options do not reflect this established protocol; equal opportunity to speak applies more generally, extra time does not automatically follow being assigned the floor, and a chance to rebut is conditional based on the nature of the discussion, rather than being an inherent right of the member with the floor. Thus, this preference is crucial for maintaining the structure of debate and discussion within the chapter meeting.