[Part 5 Procedural Matters and Outcome]
Northern Ireland Act 1998 (1998 c 47) | Legislation

[Part 5 Procedural Matters and Outcome]

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This Part applies in relation to any motion for a consent resolution whether the default democratic consent process or the alternative democratic consent process is applicable.

Procedural matters relating to motions for consent resolutions

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(1)     A motion for a consent resolution is to be decided without amendment.

(2)     The question on a motion for a consent resolution is to be decided by a majority of those members of the Assembly voting.

(3)     Where a consent resolution is passed by a majority of the members voting, the Presiding Officer must—

(a)     determine whether the resolution

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