According to the Municipal Act, Regional Council in Durham Region must pass a procedural by-law that controls Council and Committee proceedings.
The Regional Chair presides over all meetings of Regional Council and Committee of the Whole. In accordance with Section 4 of the Procedural By-law, Council shall appoint the head of each area municipality for a rotating term of three months, to act in the place and stead of the Chair when he/she is absent. Further details can be found in the Acting Chair By-law.
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