43Meetings

43 Meetings

(1) The Authority shall 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) shall convene a meeting on receipt of a written request signed by not less than 2 other members. (3) The Minister may convene a meeting at any time. (4) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings at which he or she is present. (5) Where the Chairperson is not present at a meeting, the members present shall appoint one of their number to preside. (6) At a meeting, 3 members constitute a quorum, but, subject to subsection (6A), one of them must be the full‑time member. (6A) If the full‑time member is precluded from being present by section 42, then: (a) if the full‑time member is the Chairperson—any 3 members constitute a quorum; or (b) if the full‑time member is not the Chairperson—the Chairperson and any other 2 members constitute a quorum. (7) Questions arising at a meeting shall be decided 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. (9) The Authority shall keep minutes of its meetings.