[3] Legislative Council shall consist of not less than 40 members or maximum one-third of the total number of members in the legislative assembly, chosen in the manner provided in this section.

Vacant (5) The council has a Leader of the House, who heads the government caucus.

The Rules further mandate that the chairperson should conduct parliamentary business in consultation with the Leader.

[7] The council has a Deputy Leader of the House, who heads the government caucus.

The Rules further mandate that the chairperson should conduct parliamentary business in consultation with the Leader.