Professional Standards Act 2005
SCHEDULE 3 - Provisions relatiSCHEDULE 3 - Provisions relating to procedure of council
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SCHEDULE 3 - Provisions relati SCHEDULE 3 - Provisions relating to procedure of council
1. General procedure
The procedure for the calling of meetings of the Council and for the conduct of business at those meetings is, subject to this Act, to be as determined by the Council.
2. Quorum
The quorum for a meeting of the Council is a majority of its members for the time being.
3. Presiding member
(1) The Chairperson of the Council or, in the absence of the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson of the Council or, in the absence of both, another member elected to chair the meeting by the members present is to preside at a meeting of the Council.
(2) The person presiding at any meeting of the Council has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, has a second or casting vote.
4. Voting
A decision supported by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the Council at which a quorum is present is the decision of the Council.
5. First meeting
The Chairperson of the Council is to call the first meeting of the Council in such manner as he or she thinks fit.