“(4) The Clerk shall announce Petitions lodged for presentation and the announcement shall state in each case: (a) the Secretary who lodged it; (b) the identity and number of Petitioners; and (c) the subject matter of the Petition

(5) All Petitions shall be ordered to lie upon the Table without question put. Immediately after the announcement, any Secretary may move for a Petition to be read and any such motion shall be put without amendment or debate.”

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Purpose

Election of Presiding Officer

Election of Chief Secretary and Deputy Chief Secretary

Appointment of a Minority Leader

Appointment of Councillors

Election of Deputy Presiding Officer

Procedure for Election

General Authority of the Presiding Officer