(1) The Council, if there is no President, shall before proceeding to the despatch of any other business elect a member of the Council to be the President.
(2) In the case of the death resignation or removal by a vote of the Council of the President the Council shall before proceeding to the despatch of any other business elect some other member to be the President.
(3) The President so elected shall preside at the meetings of the Council except as may be provided by the standing rules and orders.
Constitution Act s. IX.