151Motion of dissent

151 Motion of dissent (1) A member at a meeting may, without notice, move a motion of dissent in relation to a ruling of the Mayor on a point of order. (2) Where, under clause (1), a motion is moved, further consideration of the matter in relation to which the ruling of the Mayor was made is to be suspended until after the motion is put. (3) Where a motion moved under clause (1) is carried, the matter in relation to which a ruling of the Mayor was made is to: (a) proceed as though the ruling had not been made; or (b) where as a result of the ruling the matter was discharged as out of order, be restored to the business paper and be dealt with in the normal course of business. (4) Notwithstanding that the Mayor is chairing the meeting, the Mayor may, where a motion is moved under clause (1), speak to the motion and cast a deliberative vote in respect of it.

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