At the second meeting, what added importance does the conch take on in Lord of the Flies?

In Golding’s book "Lord of the Flies,” the conch is used to call the boys to assemble.  The island has been surveyed and Ralph wants to share with his group that the island has the things that they will need to survive.  At the second meeting the conch becomes the symbol of the right to speak and a call to order.  When Ralph tries to get the children to focus he blows the conch.  When he tries to make them laugh and not be as afraid, he waves the conch drawing laughter.  It is in the assembly that the determination of making rules arises.

The primary use of the conch is to be passed around and whoever holds the conch may speak.  This prevents each child from speaking at once and creates a sense of order.

"I'll give the conch to the next person to speak.  He can hold it when he is speaking."(33)