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(1) A Child Panel shall meet as often as may be necessary except that a Child Panel shall meet at least once in every three months.

(2) The quorum at any meeting of a Child Panel shall be four and in the absence of the Chairman shall be chaired by a member elected by the members present from their number.

(3) Any agreement made between the parties shall be recorded by the secretary to the Child Panel.

(4) Any person with a significant interest in a matter before a Child Panel may be invited to attend and participate in its deliberations.

(5) A Child Panel shall permit a child to express his opinion and participate in any decision which affects the child's wellbeing commensurate with the level of understanding of the child concerned.

(6) Except as otherwise provided in this Sub-Part a Child Panel shall regulate the procedure at its meetings.