Chapter 4 - Standing Order No 15 - Election of Deputy President

(1) At the commencement of the sittings following a periodic Council election, or when any vacancy occurs, the House is, by motion without notice, to elect a member to be Deputy President and Chair of Committees.

(2) The Deputy President and Chair of Committees will be elected in a similar manner as the President. However, the President will conduct the election, and where there is an equality of votes, will exercise a casting vote.