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32 Quorum of Legislative Council
S. 32(1) amended by No. 2/2003 s. 11(1).
(1) The Council shall not proceed to the despatch of business unless there be present inclusive of the President one-third at least of the members.
S. 32(2) substituted by No. 2/2003 s. 11(2).
(2) Subject to subsection (2A) and section 18, all questions arising in the Council shall be determined by a majority of the members present including the President.
S. 32(2A) inserted by No. 2/2003 s. 11(2).
(2A) The President has a deliberative vote but not a casting vote.
(3) The Chairman of Committees shall be the Deputy President of the Council.
Division 6—Legislative Assembly