Singapore legislation
Section 5
Section 5
Meetings and proceedings of Council
(1)
The Council must meet for the despatch of business at such times and places as the Chairperson may appoint.
(2)
At every meeting of the Council, one half of the number of its members constitutes a quorum.
(3)
The Chairperson presides at all meetings of the Council, but if the Chairperson is absent from a meeting —
(a)
the temporary Chairperson; or
(b)
if there is no temporary Chairperson, the member that the members present elect,presides at that meeting.
(4)
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Council may regulate its own proceedings.