Application
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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.
Northern Ireland Act 1998 PART 5 — Procedural Matters and Outcome
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 has also been passed with cross-community support; and (b) announce the determination of that question. (4) For provision about the consequences of a consent resolution also being passed with cross-community support, see paragraph 3(2). (5) Section 42 does not apply in relation to a motion for a consent resolution. (6) Once the Assembly has decided the question on a motion for a consent resolution which relates to a continuation period (whether the Assembly has passed the motion or not), further notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to that continuation period may not be tabled, or if already tabled, may not be proceeded with. (7) A reference in this paragraph or in paragraph 19 or 20 to the Presiding Officer has effect as a reference to the interim Presiding Officer if a person is holding that office in accordance with paragraph 16.
Outcome of process: Presiding Officer to notify Secretary of State
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(1) This paragraph applies when the Assembly decides the question on a motion for a consent resolution which relates to a new continuation period. (2) The Presiding Officer must give the Secretary of State written notification of the following matters— (a) whether or not the Assembly passed the consent resolution; (b) if the Assembly passed the consent resolution, whether the Assembly passed it— (i) by a majority of the members voting but not with cross-community support, or (ii) with cross-community support. (3) The notification must be given before the start of the final 5 days of the current period.
Outcome of process: Secretary of State to notify European Commission
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(1) This paragraph applies when the Presiding Officer gives the Secretary of State the notification required by paragraph 19 in relation to a motion for a consent resolution which relates to a new continuation period. (2) The Secretary of State must give the European Commission written notification of the following matters— (a) whether or not the Assembly passed the consent resolution; (b) if the Assembly passed the consent resolution, whether the Assembly passed it— (i) by a majority of the members voting but not with cross-community support, or (ii) with cross-community support. (3) The notification must be given on or before the final day of the current period.
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