“54. (1) At the conclusion of a debate upon any question, the Presiding Officer shall put that question for the decision of the Assembly, and shall collect the voices of the “Ayes” and “Noes”, after which no further debate may take place upon that question.

(2) The result shall be declared by the Presiding Officer stating “I think the Noes have” as the case may be but any member may challenge the opinion of the Chair by claiming a division.”

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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