(b) The Speaker, or in his absence the Deputy
Speaker, shall preside over sittings of the
People’s Majlis, and if neither is present, a
person to preside over the sitting shall be
determined as provided in the Regulations
governing the Proceedings of People’s Majlis.
(c) The Speaker may resign from his post by writing
under his hand addressed to the Deputy
Speaker, and the post shall become vacant when
the resignation is received by the Deputy
Speaker. The Deputy Speaker may resign from
his post by writing under his hand addressed to
the Speaker, and the post shall become vacant
when the resignation is received by the Speaker.
(d) The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker shall vacate
his office:
1. if he ceases to be a member of the
People’s Majlis; or
2. if the People’s Majlis at any time so
resolves.
(e) No such resolution shall be moved unless
fourteen days notice has been given to the
People’s Majlis of the intention to move the
resolution.
(f) The Speaker shall not preside over the debate
concerning his removal. The Deputy Speaker
shall also not preside over any debate
concerning his removal.
(g) The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker have the
right to take part and defend themselves in any
debate concerning their removal. However they
may not take part in any vote concerning their
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