Procedural matters relating to motions for consent resolutions

1 A motion for a consent resolution is to be decided without amendment. 2 The question on a motion for a consent resolution is to be decided by a majority of those members of the Assembly voting. 3 Where a consent resolution is passed by a majority of the members voting, the Presiding Officer must— a determine whether the resolution has also been passed with cross-community support; and b announce the determination of that question. 4 For provision about the consequences of a consent resolution also being passed with cross-community support, see paragraph 3(2). 5 Section 42 does not apply in relation to a motion for a consent resolution. 6 Once the Assembly has decided the question on a motion for a consent resolution which relates to a continuation period (whether the Assembly has passed the motion or not), further notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to that continuation period may not be tabled, or if already tabled, may not be proceeded with. 7 A reference in this paragraph or in paragraph 19 or 20 to the Presiding Officer has effect as a reference to the interim Presiding Officer if a person is holding that office in accordance with paragraph 16.