11(1)The Commission may make such provision as it thinks fit to regulate—U.K.
(a)its own proceedings (including quorum), and
(b)the procedure (including quorum) of its committees and sub-committees.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) has effect subject to any directions given by the Secretary of State.
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I1Sch. 4 para. 11 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)
12U.K.On any occasion when both the chairman and the vice-chairman are, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of chairman, the other members of the Commission may appoint one of the non-executive members to act in the place of the chairman.
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I2Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)
13U.K.The validity of any proceedings of the Commission, or any of its committees or sub-committees, is not affected by—
(a)any vacancy in the office of chairman or chief executive or in the membership of the Commission or the committee or sub-committee, or
(b)any defect in the appointment of the chairman or the chief executive or a member of the Commission or the committee or sub-committee.
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I3Sch. 4 para. 13 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)
14U.K.The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 (c. 67) applies to meetings of the Commission.
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I4Sch. 4 para. 14 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)