SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7 The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Procedure

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(1)

In determining its own procedure the Commission may, in particular, make provision about—

(a)

the discharge of its functions by committees (which may include persons who are not Commissioners);

(b)

a quorum for meetings of the Commission or a committee.

(2)

The validity of any proceedings of the Commission or a committee shall not be affected by—

(a)

a vacancy in the office of Chief Commissioner; or

(b)

a defect in the appointment of a Commissioner.