| | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) |
 | | (2) Subject to subparagraph (1), the election of a Cathaoirleach in accordance with sections 36 and 37 is to be the first business at an annual meeting, except in a case where such Cathaoirleach has been elected by direct election in which case the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach shall be the first business. |
 | | (2) Where the Cathaoirleach refuses or neglects to act on foot of a request referred to in subparagraph (1)(c) within 7 days of it being presented to him or her, the members making the request may convene the meeting in accordance with this paragraph. |
 | | (4) It is the duty of a Cathaoirleach, Leas-Chathaoirleach or any other member who is required in accordance with this paragraph to chair a meeting to take the chair and to proceed with the business of the meeting. |
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