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NOTES ON PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Forms of Procedure are determined by functions of a body. The important functions of a Parliamentary Body are :

(1) Power to express an opinion on and criticize any executive action.

(2) Power to have Laws.

(3) Power to provide money for carrying on the administration.

I. Power to express an opinion on or criticize any action taken by the Executive. Rules of Business permit:

1. to ask Questions.

2. to move Resolutions.

3. to move an adjournment of the House.

4. to move a motion of want of confidence in the Government.

(1) Power to ask Questions.

Rule 7

This is subject to the following restrictions.

Arrangement of Business

I. Order of precedence.

1. Questions 1 hour : 1/2 hour during voting of demands.

2. Bills.

3. Motions to amend Standing Orders.

4. Resolutions.

President may give priority to any item.

II. Priority with regard to Bills, Motions and Resolutions.

(i) Bills and Motions

The most advanced have priority over the less advanced.