139Procedure of the Council

139 Procedure of the Council (1) Except as provided in sections 138 and 157, a quorum of the Council is a majority of the members for the time being of the Council. (2) The Chairperson, or in his or her absence, the Deputy Chairperson, or in the absence of both of them, a member of the Council elected by the members present, must preside at a meeting of the Council. (3) A question arising at a meeting of the Council is to be determined by a majority of votes and the person presiding at the meeting has a deliberative vote, and in the case of an equality of votes, a second or casting vote. (4) The Council must meet— (a) at least once every 2 months; or (b) more frequently as directed in writing by the Minister. (5) Subject to this Act, the Council may regulate its own procedure.