“9. (1) The Presiding Officer shall have power to regulate the conduct of business in all matters not provided for in the Standing Orders.

(2) The decision in all cases for which these Standing Orders do not provide, shall lie within the discretion of the Presiding Officer, and shall not be open to challenge, except on a substantive motion.”

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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