Constitution and Chairman of Select Committees

“80. (1) Every Select Committee shall be so constituted as to ensure, so far as is possible, that the balance of parties in the Assembly is reflected in the Committee.

(2) Where a member of a Select Committee dies or for any other reason his seat becomes vacant, then subject to the preceding paragraph, the Presiding Officer shall appoint another member in his place.

(3) Except as is otherwise provided by these Standing Orders or by special direction of the Assembly, a Select Committee may elect a Chairman from among its members.”

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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