s. 15D 15D Quorum and proceedings S. 15D inserted by (1) A quorum of the Committee consists of at least No. 68/1996 5 members other than co-opted members of the s. 13. Committee. (2) The chairperson must preside at a meeting of the Committee at which he or she is present. (3) If the chairperson is not present at a meeting, the members present may elect a member to preside at the meeting. (4) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the case of an equality of votes, a second or casting vote. (5) The Committee must meet at least 3 times each year at the places and times appointed by the Minister or the chairperson. (6) Subject to this Act, the Committee may regulate its own proceedings. 15E Co-opted members S. 15E inserted by No. 68/1996 (1) To assist in the consideration of a particular s. 13. matter or issue, the Committee may co-opt any person as a member of the Committee. (2) A person co-opted under this section— (a) may only attend meetings relating to and vote on the matters or issues in relation to which he or she is co-opted; and (b) may be removed at any time by the Committee. (3) A person co-opted as a member of the Committee S. 15E(3) amended by other than a person who is an employee of the No. 46/1998 public service, is entitled to receive the fees, s. 7(Sch. 1). travelling and other allowances from time to time fixed by the Minister.
S. 15D inserted by No. 68/1996 s. 13. 15D Quorum and proceedings (1) A quorum of the Committee consists of at least 5 members other than co-opted members of the Committee. (2) The chairperson must preside at a meeting of the Committee at which he or she is present. (3) If the chairperson is not present at a meeting, the members present may elect a member to preside at the meeting. (4) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the case of an equality of votes, a second or casting vote. (5) The Committee must meet at least 3 times each year at the places and times appointed by the Minister or the chairperson. (6) Subject to this Act, the Committee may regulate its own proceedings. S. 15E inserted by No. 68/1996 s. 13. 15E Co-opted members s. 15D (1) To assist in the consideration of a particular matter or issue, the Committee may co-opt any person as a member of the Committee. (2) A person co-opted under this section— (a) may only attend meetings relating to and vote on the matters or issues in relation to which he or she is co-opted; and (b) may be removed at any time by the Committee. S. 15E(3) amended by No. 46/1998 s. 7(Sch. 1). (3) A person co-opted as a member of the Committee other than a person who is an employee of the public service, is entitled to receive the fees, travelling and other allowances from time to time fixed by the Minister.
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