Commonwealth Numbered Acts

EXOTIC ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL ACT 1989 No. 130 of 1989 - SECT 20

20. (1) The Chairperson shall convene such meetings of the Council as the
Chairperson considers necessary for the efficient performance of the Council's
functions.

(2) Meetings shall be held at such places as the Chairperson determines.

(3) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings at which he or she is
present.

(4) Where the Chairperson is not present at a meeting, the members present
shall appoint one of their number to preside at the meeting.

(5) Subject to this Act, the person presiding at a meeting may give directions
regarding the procedure to be followed at or in connection with that meeting.

(6) At a meeting:

   (a)  all questions shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members
        present and voting; and

   (b)  the person presiding has a deliberative vote and, if necessary, also
        has a casting vote.

(7) The Council shall keep records of its meetings.