“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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