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8.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), the quorum for any meeting of a Practice Committee shall be one-third of the total number of members of the Committee, disregarding any vacancies.
(2) If the total number of members of the Committee is not exactly divisible by three, the quorum shall be calculated by reference to the next highest number that is exactly so divisible.
(3) The quorum for any meeting of a Practice Committee shall include—
(a)one member who is a registrant;
(b)one member who is neither a registrant nor a registered medical practitioner; and
(c)the Chair or, if a Vice-Chair has been appointed, the Vice-Chair, either of whom may also count as the relevant member under sub-paragraphs (a) or (b).
(4) A quorum shall not exist at any meeting of a Practice Committee unless there is present such number of members of the Council (including the Chair or any Vice-Chair) as would constitute more than half of the quorum figure calculated in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2).
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