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#### 108 Meetings (1) The Chairperson: (a) may convene such meetings of the Council as he or she considers necessary for the efficient performance of its functions; and (b) must convene a meeting of the Council on receipt of a written request signed by at least 4 members. (2) Meetings of the Council are to be held at such places and at such times as the Chairperson determines. (3) The Chairperson is to preside at all meetings of the Council at which he or she is present. (4) If the Chairperson is not present at a meeting of the Council, the members present are to appoint one of their number to preside at the meeting. (5) At a meeting of the Council, a quorum is constituted by 5 members. (6) A question arising at a meeting of the Council is to be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting. (7) At a meeting of the Council, the member presiding has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, also has a casting vote. (8) The Council must keep minutes of its proceedings. (9) The Council may invite a person to attend a meeting of the Council for the purposes of advising or informing it on any matter.