159. Any Standing Order or Orders of the Council may be suspended on motion duly seconded, made without notice, provided that two-thirds of the members be present, and provided also that two-thirds of those present consent; but notice shall always be given when practicable.

160. No proposal for altering or annulling any Standing Order or Orders of the Council shall be entertained, except when two-thirds of the whole number of members are present, and when notice extending over at least four sitting days has been given.

161. The whole of these Standing Orders shall continue in force only until the expiration of six sitting days after the opening of the first Session of the next Council.