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(a) as the Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson considers necessary for the efficient performance of its functions; and
(b) as the Minister directs by notice in writing given to the Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson.
(2) Where the Chairperson or the Deputy Chairperson proposes to convene a meeting of the Committee, he or she shall, not later than 5 days before the date of the proposed meeting, give each member a notice in writing specifying -
(a) the date, time and place of the meeting; and
(b) the matters to be considered at the meeting.
Procedure at meetings
49R.(1) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Committee at which he or she is present.
(2) Where the Chairperson is not present at a meeting the Deputy Chairperson shall preside.
(3) Where the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson are both absent from a meeting, the members present shall elect one of their number to preside.
(4) The member presiding at a meeting may give directions regarding the procedure to be followed in connection with the meeting.
(5) At a meeting, a quorum is constituted by a majority of the members currently appointed to the Committee.
(6) Questions arising at a meeting shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting.
(7) The member presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the event of any equality of votes, a casting vote.
(8) The Committee shall keep minutes of its proceedings.".
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