24Meetings

24 Meetings

(1) The Board must hold such meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of its functions. (2) The Chairperson: (a) may convene a meeting at any time; and (b) must convene a meeting on receipt of a written request signed by at least 2 other members. (3) The Minister may convene a meeting at any time. (4) The Chairperson must preside at all meetings at which he or she is present. (5) If the Chairperson is not present at a meeting: (a) the Deputy Chairperson must preside; or (b) if the Deputy Chairperson is not present—the members present must appoint one of their number to preside. (6) At a meeting, a quorum consists of 5 members. (7) Questions arising at a meeting are to be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting. (8) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, if necessary, also has a casting vote.