Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00624:section:24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00624
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 24
Character Range: 26898–27798

24  Meetings
 (1) The Board must hold such meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of its functions.
 (2) The Chairperson:
 (a) may convene a meeting at any time; and
 (b) must convene a meeting on receipt of a written request signed by at least 2 other members.
 (3) The Minister may convene a meeting at any time.
 (4) The Chairperson must preside at all meetings at which he or she is present.
 (5) If the Chairperson is not present at a meeting:
 (a) the Deputy Chairperson must preside; or
 (b) if the Deputy Chairperson is not present—the members present must appoint one of their number to preside.
 (6) At a meeting, a quorum consists of 5 members.
 (7) Questions arising at a meeting are to be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting.
 (8) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, if necessary, also has a casting vote.