44Procedure of panel

44 Procedure of panel The following provisions apply to panels with more than one member— (a) in the case of a panel of 2 members, the chairperson constitutes a quorum; (b) in the case of a panel of more than 2 members, a quorum is half the number of members constituting the panel, and, if this is not a whole number, the next highest whole number; (c) the members of a panel of more than 2 members may appoint a member to act as chairperson at a meeting of the panel if the chairperson is unable to attend; (d) the chairperson has an additional or casting vote if there is an equality of votes at a meeting of the panel; (e) if there is a quorum, the panel may act despite a vacancy in its membership; (f) the Minister may appoint another member to a panel if there is a vacancy.