Part VI - The States • Article

Article 184 Simplified: Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman

Enables the Deputy Chairman to perform the duties of the Chairman when the office is vacant, or act as Chairman when the Chairman is absent. If both offices are vacant, the Governor may appoint an MLC to perform these duties.

Official Text

(1) While the office of Chairman is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Chairman or, if the office of Deputy Chairman is also vacant, by such member of the Council as the Governor may appoint for the purpose. (2) During the absence of the Chairman from any sitting of the Council the Deputy Chairman or, if he is also absent, such person as may be determined by the rules of procedure of the Council, or, if no such person is present, such other person as may be determined by the Council, shall act as Chairman.

Simple Meaning

Explain Like Ten

If the Council Chairman is sick or leaves their job, the Deputy Chairman takes over. If both are gone, the Governor appoints another Council member to lead temporarily.

Student Mode

Authorizes the Deputy Chairman to perform Chairman duties during a vacancy or act as Chairman during an absence, and empowers the Governor to appoint a member of the Council to perform these duties when both offices are vacant.

Example

When the Chairman of the Legislative Council is on medical leave, the Deputy Chairman presides over the daily sessions. If both offices become vacant, the Governor appoints a member of the Council to perform the Chairman's duties.

Key Takeaway

The Deputy Chairman or a Governor-appointed MLC performs the Chairman's duties during vacancies or absences to ensure the Council's work continues.

FAQs

Who presides over the Council if the Chairman is absent?

The Deputy Chairman. If they are also absent, a person determined by the Council's rules of procedure, or another member chosen by the Council, acts as Chairman.

What happens if both Chairman and Deputy Chairman offices are vacant?

The Governor appoints a member of the Legislative Council to perform the duties of the Chairman until a permanent Chairman is chosen.

Who acts as Chairman during the temporary absence of the Chairman from a sitting?

The Deputy Chairman acts as Chairman, or if they are also absent, a person designated under the Council's rules of procedure.

Quiz

If both Chairman and Deputy Chairman offices are vacant in the Legislative Council, who appoints a temporary replacement?

Answer: The Governor

Which clause of Article 184 governs the duties of the Chairman in case of a temporary absence from a sitting?

Answer: Clause (2)

During a vacancy in the office of Chairman, who automatically performs the duties?

Answer: The Deputy Chairman