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72 Who to preside
S. 72(1) amended by Nos 41/1989 s. 4(2), 11/1997 s. 7(1).
(1) The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board and in his absence the deputy chairperson shall preside.
S. 72(2) amended by Nos 8209 s. 9, 41/1989 s. 4(3).
(2) A quorum of the Board shall consist of three members.
(3) During any vacancy in the office of member the continuing members may, subject to there being a quorum, act as if no vacancy had occurred.
S. 72(4) amended by No. 11/1997
s. 7(2).
(4) In the case of an equality of votes at any meeting of the Board the person presiding at the meeting shall have a second or casting vote.
(5) Subject to this Division the Board may regulate its own proceedings.
No. 6070 s. 73.
S. 73 amended by No. 7621 s. 12(8), substituted by Nos 10014 s. 5(1), 41/1989 s. 5.