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64    (1)
Every Member has a right to move a Private Members’ Bill.

 

(2) The Member moving a private Members’ Bill shall be afforded reasonable assistance by the office of the Counsel to the Community.

 

(3) The Office of the Counsel to the Community shall afford the Member moving the Private Members’ Bill professional assistance in the drafting of the Bill.

 

(4) The Clerk shall compile the final Bill to be attached to the motion under sub-rule (5).

 

(5) A Private Members’ Bill shall be introduced first by way of motion to which shall be attached the proposed draft of the Bill.

 

(6) If the motion is carried, the printing and publication of the Bill in the Gazette shall be the responsibility of the Clerk.

 

(7) Following the publication of the Bill in the Gazette, the progress of the Bill shall be the same as that followed in respect of a Community Bill.

 

(8) A Committee of the House may initiate any Bill within its area of competence.

 

(9) A Bill initiated by a Committee shall be introduced by the Chairperson of the Committee in the same manner as a Private Members’ Bill.