“39. (1) If a member other than a Secretary does not, when called, move a motion or amendment which stands in his name, such motion or amendment shall be removed from the Order Paper unless deferred by leave of the Assembly or moved by another member duly authorised by that member; but Executive Council Business may be moved by any Secretary or Assistant Secretary.

(2) No question shall be proposed upon a motion or amendment, which under these Standing Orders is required to be seconded, if it is not so seconded.”

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Election of Presiding Officer

Election of Chief Secretary and Deputy Chief Secretary

Appointment of a Minority Leader

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Election of Deputy Presiding Officer

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General Authority of the Presiding Officer