Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
—(1) The Council shall not transact any business unless a
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- Provision
- 83
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
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Official source83.—(1) The Council shall not transact any business unless a
quorum of 8 members, including the Chairman or member presiding,
is present.
(2) Any decision of the Council shall be made by a majority of the
votes of the members present and voting.
(3) The Chairman or member presiding shall have an original vote
but not a casting vote.
(4) If upon any question before the Council the votes of the
members are equally divided, the motion shall be deemed to be lost.
Proceedings of Council to be in private
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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · sso.agc.gov.sg · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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