Cap. 437 Art. 41Proceedings of the Council.

(1) In the absence of the Chairman from any meeting of the Council, the members present shall elect one of them to preside over the meeting.

(2) The Council shall have the power to appoint sub-committees, and to allow at its meetings the presence of persons who are not members of the Council.

(3) The Council shall meet at least once every three months and, subject to the provisions of subarticle (6), it may act notwithstanding any vacancy amongst its members.

(4) The Council shall hold its meetings at such time and place as shall be stated in the notice calling the meeting.

(5) The decisions of the Council shall be taken by a majority of votes. The Chairman shall have an original vote, and in case of equality of votes, also a second or casting vote.

(6) It shall not be lawful for the Council to transact any business unless there are at least four of its members present:

Provided that, if the Council is convened to consider any matter upon which its advice is certified by the Minister to be urgently required by Government, the Council may take decisions by a majority of members present, notwithstanding that less than four members may be present.

(7) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Council may regulate its own procedure.