Presiding officer disqualification during removal resolution: incumbent cannot preside but may speak and vote initially. A resolution to remove the Chairman or Deputy Chairman disqualifies that officer from presiding during sittings when the resolution is considered; absence provisions apply. The officer may speak and take part in proceedings and may cast a vote only in the first instance on the removal resolution or other matters during such proceedings, but may not vote in the event of an equality of votes.
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Presiding officer disqualification during removal resolution: incumbent cannot preside but may speak and vote initially.
A resolution to remove the Chairman or Deputy Chairman disqualifies that officer from presiding during sittings when the resolution is considered; absence provisions apply. The officer may speak and take part in proceedings and may cast a vote only in the first instance on the removal resolution or other matters during such proceedings, but may not vote in the event of an equality of votes.
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