Rules of the Legislative Assembly

VOTING

66 (1) Quorum required

If a quorum of Members is not present on a motion, the Speaker or

Chair of Committee of the Whole shall call in the Members in accordance with Rule 7(5) and (6).

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(2) Majority vote

Motions shall be decided by a majority of Members voting.

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(3) Casting vote

In the case of a tie, the Speaker or Chair of Committee of the Whole shall cast the deciding vote, and may state reasons.

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67 (1) Recorded vote

The names of the Members voting on each side of the motion shall not be recorded in Hansard unless a recorded vote is requested by a Member.

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(2) Voting

When a recorded vote is requested the Speaker shall first call upon the mover of the motion, and then upon those voting in the affirmative, and in the negative, and those abstaining, to rise. Names shall be called successively from the mover’s left, and shall be recorded in Hansard.

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