NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 9 — 30 JANUARY 2017

during the debate, but may not interrupt.

Reflections on Resolutions

3.7.12 A member speaking in a debate may not unduly criticise the validity of any resolution, except by a notice of motion to amend or revoke the resolution.

Objecting to Words

3.7.13 When a member objects to any words used by another member in a speech, and wants the minutes to record their objection, they must object when the words are used and not after any other member has spoken. The chairperson must order the minutes to record the objection.

Right of Reply

3.7.14 The mover of an original motion has a right of reply. A mover of an amendment to the original motion does not.

3.7.14 In their reply, the mover must confine themselves to answering previous speakers and not introduce any new matters.

3.7.15 A mover’s right of reply can only be used once. It can be exercised either at the end of the debate on the original motion or at the end of the debate on a proposed amendment. The original mover’s right of reply is then exhausted, although they may still take part in the debate on any subsequent proposed amendments. However, the original mover may reserve their right of reply and speak once to an original motion and once to each amendment without losing that right of reply.

No Other Member May Speak

3.7.16 In exercising a right of reply, no other member may speak:

a. after the mover has started their reply;

b. after the mover has indicated that they want to forego this right; and

c. where the mover has spoken to an amendment to the original motion, and the chairperson has indicated that he or she intends to put the motion.

3.7.17 The carrying of any motion to adjourn a meeting shall not supersede other business before the meeting remaining to be disposed of, and such other business is to be considered at the next meeting. Business referred, or referred back, to a specified committee is to be considered at the next ordinary meeting of that committee, unless otherwise specified.

Questions to Staff

3.7.18 During a debate, members can ask staff questions about the matters being discussed. Questions must be asked through the chairperson and are at his or her discretion.

3.8 Notices of Motion

General Procedure for Speaking and Moving Motions

3.8.1 In the course of a debate, each member may:

a. speak once to the original motion or substituted motion;

b. speak once to each amendment; and

c. move or second one motion only.

Seconding and Proposing Motions

3.8.2 All motions and amendments moved during a debate must be seconded (including notices of motion). The chairperson will then state the motion and propose it for discussion. Amendments and motions that are not seconded are not in order and are not entered in the minutes.

Procedural Motions

3.8.3 A procedural motion to close or adjourn a debate will take precedence over other business, other than points of order. If the procedural motion is seconded, the chairperson must put it to the vote immediately, without discussion or debate.

3.8.4 Any member who has not spoken in a debate may move one of the following procedural motions to close or adjourn a debate, that the:

a. meeting be adjourned to the next ordinary meeting (unless the member states an alternative time and place);

b. motion under debate should now be put (a closure motion);