# Northern Ireland Act 1998, Paragraph 18: Procedural matters relating to motions for consent resolutions

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) A motion for a consent resolution is to be decided without amendment.
(2) The question on a motion for a consent resolution is to be decided by a majority of those members of the Assembly voting.
(3) Where a consent resolution is passed by a majority of the members voting, the Presiding Officer must—
(a) determine whether the resolution has also been passed with cross-community support; and
(b) announce the determination of that question.
(4) For provision about the consequences of a consent resolution also being passed with cross-community support, see paragraph 3(2).
(5) Section 42 does not apply in relation to a motion for a consent resolution.
(6) Once the Assembly has decided the question on a motion for a consent resolution which relates to a continuation period (whether the Assembly has passed the motion or not), further notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to that continuation period may not be tabled, or if already tabled, may not be proceeded with.
(7) A reference in this paragraph or in paragraph 19 or 20 to the Presiding Officer has effect as a reference to the interim Presiding Officer if a person is holding that office in accordance with paragraph 16.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/6A/paragraph/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/northern-ireland-act-1998/schedule-6A/paragraph-18
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