(a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen; or (b) there was a defect or irregularity in relation to the appointment; or (c) the appointment had ceased to have effect. 27 Presiding at Council meetings The person who is to preside at a meeting of the Council is— (a) the chairperson, if he or she is present; or (b) if the chairperson is absent, a member elected to preside by the members of the Council present at the meeting. 28 Proceedings of the Council (1) Subject to subsection (2), meetings of the Council are to be held at such times and places as the chairperson determines. (2) The chairperson may at any time convene a meeting, but must do so when requested by a member. (3) A majority of the members for the time being constitutes a quorum of the Council. (4) A question arising at a meeting must be determined by a majority of votes of members present and voting on that question and, if the voting is equal, the person presiding has a casting vote as well as a deliberative vote. (5) The person presiding must ensure that minutes are kept of each of its meetings.
(a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen; or (b) there was a defect or irregularity in relation to the appointment; or (c) the appointment had ceased to have effect. 27 Presiding at Council meetings The person who is to preside at a meeting of the Council is— (a) the chairperson, if he or she is present; or (b) if the chairperson is absent, a member elected to preside by the members of the Council present at the meeting. 28 Proceedings of the Council (1) Subject to subsection (2), meetings of the Council are to be held at such times and places as the chairperson determines. (2) The chairperson may at any time convene a meeting, but must do so when requested by a member. (3) A majority of the members for the time being constitutes a quorum of the Council. (4) A question arising at a meeting must be determined by a majority of votes of members present and voting on that question and, if the voting is equal, the person presiding has a casting vote as well as a deliberative vote. (5) The person presiding must ensure that minutes are kept of each of its meetings.
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