15DQuorum and proceedings

15D Quorum and proceedings (1) A quorum of the Committee consists of at least 5 members other than co-opted members of the Committee. (2) The chairperson must preside at a meeting of the Committee at which he or she is present. (3) If the chairperson is not present at a meeting, the members present may elect a member to preside at the meeting. (4) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the case of an equality of votes, a second or casting vote. (5) The Committee must meet at least 3 times each year at the places and times appointed by the Minister or the chairperson. (6) Subject to this Act, the Committee may regulate its own proceedings. S. 15E inserted by No. 68/1996 s. 13.