- A Standing Order can only be suspended at a meeting of the Council, or a Committee, Sub-Committee or Short Life Working Group if at least two-thirds of the Councillors present agree.
- None of these Standing Orders can be cancelled or altered unless:-
- A resolution to do so is passed after notice is given at a previous ordinary meeting of the Council; or
- A report is made to the Council by the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Services proposing such cancellation or alteration.
- Standing Orders 26.1 and 26.2 cannot be suspended.