NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 9 — 30 JANUARY 2017

hands, the result of either of which, as announced by the chairperson, shall be conclusive unless it is questioned immediately, in which event the chairperson shall call a division;

b. the chairperson or any member may call for a division instead of, or after receiving opinion on the voices and taking a show of hands;

c. any member may alternately call for a division immediately the chairperson has declared the result of a vote on the voices or by a show of hands; and

d. where a suitable electronic voting system is available, that system may be used instead of a show of hands, vote by voices or division, and the result displayed shall be notified to the chairperson who shall declare the result.

Division

3.6.5 When a division is called for the Chief Executive shall take down the names of the members voting "aye" and "no" respectively, and shall hand the list to the chairperson who shall declare the result. In case of confusion or error in taking the division, unless the same can be otherwise corrected, a second division should be taken.

3.7 Debate

Time Limits on Speakers

3.7.1 The following time limits apply to members speaking at meetings:

a. movers of motions when speaking to the motion: 10 minutes;

b. movers of motions when exercising their right of reply: 5 minutes; and

c. other members: not more than 5 minutes.

3.7.2 Time limits can be extended by a majority vote of the members present.

Member May Not Speak More Than Once

3.7.3 A member may not speak more than once to a motion at a meeting of the Fish and Game Council or committee. There is an exception to this standing order where a member is giving an explanation as follows:

• personal explanation: with the permission of the chairperson, a member who has already spoken may make a personal explanation. A personal explanation may not be debated; and

• explanation of previous speech: with the permission of the chairperson, a member who has already spoken may explain a material part of a previous speech in the same debate.

3.7.4 The member may not introduce any new matters.

Limits on Number of Speakers

3.7.5 If three speakers have spoken consecutively in support of, or in opposition to, a motion, the chairperson may call for a speaker to the contrary. If there is no speaker to the contrary, the chairperson must put the motion after the mover’s right of reply.

3.7.6 Members speaking must, if requested by the chairperson, announce whether they are speaking in support of or opposition to a motion.

Seconder May Reserve Speech

3.7.7 A member may second a motion or amendment without speaking to it, reserving the right to speak later in the debate.

Reading Speeches

3.7.8 Members must not read their speeches, except with the permission of the chairperson. They may, however, refresh their memory by referring to their notes.

Speaking Only to Relevant Matters

3.7.9 Members may speak to any matter before the meeting, or on a motion or amendment they propose, or on a point of order arising out of debate, but not otherwise. Members must confine their remarks strictly to the motion or amendment they are speaking to. They must not introduce irrelevant matters or repeat themselves needlessly.

3.7.10 The chairperson’s ruling on matters arising under this standing order is final and not open to challenge.

Restating Motion

3.7.11 A member may ask the chairperson to restate the motion and amendments for their information at any time.