S.L. 623.9 Art. 11Procedure and meetings of the Committee. Conflict of interest.

(1) The meetings of the Committee shall be called by the Chairperson either on his own initiative or after accepting the request of any member of the Committee, and the Committee shall also meet at such times as it may decide itself:

Provided that the Committee shall meet at least once every calendar month or ulterior times, as may be required.

(2) The quorum of the Committee shall consist of the Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson, and shall not be less than half the number of the other members constituting the Committee, at the time of the meeting.

(3) Decisions of the Committee shall be taken by a simple majority of the members present at the meeting:

Provided that the Chairperson at a meeting shall have an original vote, and in case of equality of votes, a casting vote.

(4) The Committee may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its membership, provided that a quorum is reached amongst the members who are present.

(5) The Committee shall regulate its own procedure.

(6) The provisions of article 16 of the Act shall apply mutatis to the members of the Committee. mutandis