251Meetings of Council

#### 251 Meetings of Council Convening meetings (1) The Council must hold such meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of its functions. (2) The Chair of the Council may convene a meeting at any time. Presiding at meetings (3) The Chair of the Council must preside at all meetings at which the Chair is present. (4) If the Chair is not present at a meeting, the Council members present must elect one of themselves to preside at the meeting. Quorum (5) At a meeting of the Council, a quorum is constituted by 5 Council members. Voting at meetings (6) A question arising at a meeting of the Council is to be determined by a majority of the votes of the Council members present and voting. (7) The person presiding at a meeting of the Council has a deliberative vote and, if the votes are equal, a casting vote. Conduct of meetings (8) The Council may, subject to this Part, regulate proceedings at its meetings as it considers appropriate. > Note: Section 33B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contains further information about the ways in which Council members may participate in meetings.