24Meetings

#### 24 Meetings (1) The Board shall hold such meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of its functions. (2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), meetings of the Board shall be held at such times and places as the Board from time to time determines. (3) The Chairperson: (a) may, at any time, convene a meeting of the Board; and (b) shall, on receipt of a written request signed by not less than 3 other members, convene a meeting of the Board. (4) The Minister may, at any time, convene a meeting of the Board. (5) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board at which the Chairperson is present. (6) If the Chairperson is not present at a meeting of the Board, the members present shall appoint one of their number to preside at the meeting. (7) At a meeting of the Board: (a) 5 members constitute a quorum; (b) a question shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting; and (c) the member presiding has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, also has a casting vote. (8) The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings. (9) The Board may invite a person to attend a meeting for the purpose of advising or informing it on any matter.