Part 4PRESIDING MEMBER

PART 4—PRESIDING MEMBER 4.1 Who presides Who presides at a Council meeting is dealt with in the Act. 4.2 When Deputy Mayor can act. When the Deputy Mayor can act is dealt with in the Act. 4.3 Election of Presiding Members and deputy Presiding Members of committees The election of Presiding Members of committees and their deputies is dealt with in the Act. 4.4 Functions of deputy Presiding Members The functions of deputy Presiding Members are dealt with in the Act. 4.5 Who acts if no Presiding Member of a committee is present Who acts if no Presiding Member is present is dealt with in the Act. 4.6 Presiding Member participation in debates (1) The Presiding Member at a Council or committee meeting may participate in the debate of a motion moved and seconded by other Members. (2) Subject to subclause (3), if the Presiding Member wishes to move or second a motion or an amendment, they must cease to preside over the meeting for the duration of the debate on that motion or amendment. (3) Subclause (2) does not apply to non-debatable motions including condolence motions, congratulatory motions or a motion to raise urgent business. 4.7 Presiding Member may cast second vote Second votes for Presiding Members are dealt with in the Act.