S.L. 595.49 Art. 17Proceedings of the Consultative Committee.

(1) The Chairperson of the Consultative Committee shall call a meeting, either on his own initiative or at the request of any member of the said Committee. The Consultative Committee shall meet as often as may be necessary.

(2) A minimum of four (4) members of the Consultative Committee shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Decisions shall be adopted by a simple majority of the votes of the members present and voting. The Chairperson of the Consultative Committee shall have an initial vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, a casting vote.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this order, the Consultative Committee may regulate its own procedure.

(4) Subject to the foregoing provisions of this article, an act or proceeding of the Consultative Committee shall not be invalidated merely by reason of the existence of any vacancy among the members of the Committee, provided that the quorum established in terms of sub-article (2) has been satisfied.

(5) All acts done by any person acting in good faith as a member of the Consultative Committee shall be valid notwithstanding that some defect in his appointment or qualification is discovered subsequent to any act or proceeding of the Committee.