Article 185. Principles and structures of local government
Removal of a district chairperson and speaker
This is the official English text as consolidated on 31 December 2023. The English text is the law.
(1)
The district chairperson or the speaker of a district council may be removed from office by the council by resolution supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all members of the council on any of the following grounds—
(a)
abuse of office;
(b)
misconduct or misbehaviour; or
(c)
such physical or mental incapacity as would render him or her incapable of performing the duties of his or her office.
(2)
Parliament shall prescribe any other grounds and the procedure for the removal of a district chairperson or the speaker of a council under this Article.