The following provisions apply to panels with more than one member— (a) in the case of a panel of 2 members, the chairperson constitutes a quorum; (b) in the case of a panel of more than 2 members, a quorum is half the number of members constituting the panel and, if this would not be a whole number, the next highest whole number; (c) the members of a panel of more than 2 members may appoint a member to act as chairperson at a meeting of the panel if the chairperson is unable to attend; (d) the chairperson has an additional or casting vote if there is an equality of votes at a meeting of the panel; (e) if there is a quorum, the panel may act despite a vacancy in its membership; (f) the Minister may appoint another member to a panel if there is a vacancy. 158 Planning authority to provide assistance The relevant planning authority must provide a panel with any secretarial and other assistance that the panel requires to carry out its functions under this Part. Division 1A—Directions panel Pt 8 Div. 1A (Heading and ss 158A, 158B) inserted by No. 3/2013 s. 82. 158A Appointment of directions panel S. 158A inserted by No. 3/2013 (1) The Minister may appoint a directions panel to s. 82. give directions under section 159 in respect of
The following provisions apply to panels with more than one member— (a) in the case of a panel of 2 members, the chairperson constitutes a quorum; (b) in the case of a panel of more than 2 members, a quorum is half the number of members constituting the panel and, if this would not be a whole number, the next highest whole number; (c) the members of a panel of more than 2 members may appoint a member to act as chairperson at a meeting of the panel if the chairperson is unable to attend; (d) the chairperson has an additional or casting vote if there is an equality of votes at a meeting of the panel; (e) if there is a quorum, the panel may act despite a vacancy in its membership; (f) the Minister may appoint another member to a panel if there is a vacancy. 158 Planning authority to provide assistance The relevant planning authority must provide a panel with any secretarial and other assistance that the panel requires to carry out its functions under this Part. Pt 8 Div. 1A (Heading and ss 158A, 158B) inserted by No. 3/2013 s. 82. Division 1A—Directions panel S. 158A inserted by No. 3/2013 s. 82. 158A Appointment of directions panel (1) The Minister may appoint a directions panel to give directions under section 159 in respect of