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Section 96

LA 8/77

of State Legislative Assembly Standing Orders

State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 97 of 106
Section 96

Notwithstanding the provisions of these Standing Orders as to motions and notices, if an act or omission of a Member is manifestly dishonourable, an abuse of privilege or a contempt, the Speaker may, after giving an opportunity to the Member to show cause why he should not be reprimanded, admonished, or suspended, put the question of his reprimand, admonishment or suspension to the Assembly, and the Speaker shall act in accordance with a majority decision of the Assembly. Any such suspension shall be from the service of the Assembly for the remainder of the current session of the

Assembly or for any part thereof.