173Chair of the Committee

#### 173 Chair of the Committee Office of Chair of the Committee (1) There must be a Chair of the Committee, who must be a member of the Government elected by the members of the Committee from time to time. (2) The Chair holds office during the pleasure of the Committee. (3) A person holding office as Chair ceases to hold the office if the person: (a) ceases to be a member of the Committee; or (b) resigns the office. (4) A person holding office as Chair may resign the office by giving a signed notice of resignation to a meeting of the Committee. Votes of the Chair (5) At meetings of the Committee at which the Chair is present, the Chair: (a) has a deliberative vote; and (b) has a casting vote if votes are equal.