9(1)This paragraph applies until the first rules under paragraph 18 of Schedule 2 are made.U.K.
(2)It applies in relation to any matter to be decided by NAO for the purpose of preparing or making those rules or for the purposes of paragraph 10 of Schedule 3.
(3)The matter is to be decided—
(a)at a meeting of NAO at which the person who chairs NAO and at least six other members are present, and
(b)by the majority of votes of the members present and voting on the matter.
(4)But the matter may not be decided unless a majority of the members voting on the matter are non-executive members.
(5)If the votes are tied, the person who chairs NAO is to have the casting vote, whether or not that person has already voted on the matter.
(6)It is for the person who chairs NAO to call a meeting of NAO by giving written notice to the other members of the date, time and venue of the meeting.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 1.1.2012 by S.I. 2011/2576, art. 3(j)(iii) (with art. 4)