1.5.4. Deputy Chairman of Council

The Legislative Council elects the Chairman from amongst its members. He vacates his office in the following cases:

♤ If he ceases to be a member of the Council.

♤ If he resigns by writing to the Chairman.

♤ If he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council. Such a resolution can only be moved after giving 14 days advance notice.

The Deputy Chairman performs the duties of the Chairman’s office when it is vacant. He also acts as the Chairman when the latter is absent from the sitting of the assembly. In both cases, he has all the powers of the Chairman.

The Chairman also nominates from amongst the members a panel of Vice-Chairpersons. Any one of them can preside over the Council in the absence of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman. He has same powers as that of the Chairman while presiding.