Railways Act 2005

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15(1)Subject to this paragraph and paragraph 16, the [F1PC] may regulate its own procedure.E+W+S

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) includes power to make provision about quorums.

(3)The [F1PC] must meet when convened by the chairman.

(4)The chairman may convene a meeting of the [F1PC] whenever he thinks fit.

(5)The chairman must—

(a)convene meetings of the [F1PC] so that it meets at least twice a year; and

(b)convene a meeting whenever three members of the [F1PC] require him to do so.

(6)The [F1PC] must secure—

(a)that minutes are kept of the proceedings at every meeting of the [F1PC]; and

(b)that copies of those minutes are sent to the Secretary of State.

(7)The validity of proceedings of the [F1PC] is not to be affected by—

(a)a vacancy in its membership; or

(b)a defect in the appointment of a member.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 24.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.