(1) The Council shall meet for the despatch of business at such times and places as the chairperson may determine but shall meet at least once every three months.

(2) The chairperson shall at the request in writing of not less than one-third of the membership of the Council convene an extraordinary meeting of the Council at such place and time as the chairperson may determine.

(3) The quorum at a meetings of the Council shall be seven members of the Council including the Executive Secretary.

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

(5) Matters before the Council shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting and in the event of a tie of votes, the person presiding shall have a second or casting vote.

(6) The Council may co-opt any person to attend a Council meeting but that person is not entitled to vote on any matter for decision by the Council.

(7) The proceedings of the Council shall not be invalidated because of a vacancy among the members or a defect in the appointment or qualification of a member.

(8) Subject to this section the Council shall determine the procedure for its meetings.