(1) The Council shall meet for the despatch of business at such times and in such places as the Chairman may determine but shall meet at least twice in a year.

(2) The Chairman shall upon the request of not less than one-third of the membership convene a special meeting of the Council.

(3) The quorum at a meeting of the Council shall consist of at least one-third of the membership and shall include the Executive Director or the person acting in that capacity.

(4) Every meeting of the Council shall be presided over by the Chairman and in his absence by the Vice Chairman and in the absence of both, by a member of the Council elected by the members present from among their number.

(5) Questions before the Council shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting.

(6) The Chairman or the person presiding at a meeting of the Council shall in the event of equality of votes have a second or casting vote.

(7) The Council may co-opt any person to attend any of its meetings but no co-opted person is entitled to vote at the meeting.

(8) The validity of the proceedings of the Council shall not be affected by a vacancy among its members or by a defect in the appointment or qualification of a member.

(9) Except as otherwise expressly provided for under this Act, the Council shall determine a regulate the procedure for its meetings.