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Standing Order Details

S.O.352 Balloting - procedure


352. Unless otherwise provided, every ballot shall be conducted as follows:
      1. Each Member in the House shall give the Clerk a list indicating the names of the Member(s) of their choice not exceeding or less than the number to be elected.
      2. Lists indicating more or less than the number required shall be void and rejected.
      3. The Clerk shall collect the lists and report to the Speaker the names of the Member(s) with the most votes and shall keep a record of the conduct of the ballot.
      4. The Speaker shall declare such Member(s) to be elected.
      5. In the event of an equality of votes the Speaker shall decide the Member or Members to serve.