Procedural matters relating to motions for consent resolutionsU.K.
[F118.(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.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 6A inserted (10.12.2020) by The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1500), regs. 1(2), 2(3)