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notice of motion is given and lapses under subclause (5), notice of a motion in the same terms or to the same effect is not to be given again for at least three months from the date of such lapse.

    New business of an urgent nature
  (1)    In cases of urgency or other special circumstances, matters may, on a motion by the presiding member that is carried by the meeting, be raised without notice and decided by the meeting.
  (2)    In subclause (1), "cases of urgency or other special circumstances" means matters that have arisen after the preparation of the agenda that are considered by the presiding member to be of such importance and urgency that they are unable to be dealt with administratively by the local government and must be considered and dealt with by the Council or committee before the next meeting.

    Adoption by exception resolution
  (1)    In this clause, "adoption by exception resolution" means –
    (a)    a resolution of the Council that has the effect of adopting, for a number of specifically identified reports, the committee or employee recommendation as the Council resolution; and
    (b)    a resolution of a committee that has the effect of adopting, for a number of specifically identified reports, the employee recommendation as the committee resolution.
  (2)    The Council or a committee may pass an adoption by exception resolution.
  (3)    An adoption by exception resolution may not be used for a matter –
    (a)    that requires an absolute or special majority;
    (b)    in which a financial or proximity interest has been disclosed;
    (c)    that has been the subject of a petition or deputation;
    (d)    that is a matter on which a member wishes to make a statement; or
    (e)    that is a matter on which a member wishes to move a motion that is different to the recommendation.

  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

    Meetings generally open to the public
Meetings being generally open to the public is dealt with in section 5.23(1) of the Act.

    Meetings not open to the public
  (1)    The CEO may, at any time, recommend that a meeting or part of a meeting be closed to members of the public (other than any person specified in a resolution).
  (2)    The Council or a committee, in one or more of the circumstances dealt with in section 5.23(2) of the Act, may at any time, by resolution, decide to close to members of the public a meeting or part of a meeting.
  (3)    If a resolution under subclause (2) is carried –
    (a)    the presiding member is to direct everyone to leave the meeting except –
       (i)      the members; unless a relevant interest is declared;
       (ii)     any employee specified by the presiding member; and