Singapore legislation

Article 83

Quorum and voting

Quoted provision

The Council shall not transact any business unless a quorum of 8 members, including the Chairman or member presiding, is present.

Quoted provision

Any decision of the Council shall be made by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting.

Quoted provision

The Chairman or member presiding shall have an original vote but not a casting vote.

Quoted provision

If upon any question before the Council the votes of the members are equally divided, the motion shall be deemed to be lost.