(1)The Assembly may not pass a vote, resolution or Act to which this subsection applies except in pursuance of a recommendation which—
(a)is made by the Minister of Finance and Personnel; and
(b)is signified to the Assembly by him or on his behalf.
(2)Subsection (1) applies to a vote, resolution or Act which—
(a)imposes or increases a charge on the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland;
(b)appropriates a sum out of that Fund or increases a sum to be appropriated;
(c)releases or compounds a debt owed to the Crown; or
(d)imposes or increases a tax.
(3)Standing orders shall provide that a vote, resolution or Act which—
(a)appropriates a sum out of the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland or increases a sum to be appropriated; or
(b)imposes or increases a tax,
shall not be passed without cross-community support.