Chapter 4: Parliament
(7) � In terms of its rules and orders, the National Council of Provinces may elect from
among the delegates other presiding officers to assist the Chairperson and Deputy
Chairpersons.
Decisions
65.
(1) � Except where the Constitution provides otherwise—
(a) � each province has one vote, which is cast on behalf of the province by the head
of its delegation; and
(b) � all questions before the National Council of Provinces are agreed when at least
five provinces vote in favour of the question.
(2) � An Act of Parliament, enacted in accordance with the procedure established by
either subsection (1) or subsection (2) of section 76, must provide for a uniform
procedure in terms of which provincial legislatures confer authority on their
delegations to cast votes on their behalf.
Participation by members of national executive
66. �
(1)
Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers may attend, and may speak in, the National
Council of Provinces, but may not vote.
(2) � The National Council of Provinces may require a Cabinet member, a Deputy Minister
or an official in the national executive or a provincial executive to attend a meeting
of the Council or a committee of the Council.
Participation by local government representatives
67. �
Not more than ten part-time representatives designated by organised local government
in terms of section 163, to represent the different categories of municipalities, may
participate when necessary in the proceedings of the National Council of Provinces, but
may not vote.
Powers of National Council
68. �
In exercising its legislative power, the National Council of Provinces may—
(a) � consider, pass, amend, propose amendments to or reject any legislation before
the Council, in accordance with this Chapter; and
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