9. Meetings of the Authority

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The Chairman shall, if present, preside at every meeting of the Authority. In the absence of the Chairman from any such meeting, a member elected by the members present, shall preside at such meeting.

(2)

The quorum for any meeting of the Authority shall be seven members.

(3)

The Chairman or other member presiding at any meeting of the Authority, shall in addition to his own vote, have a casting vote.

(4)

Subject to the preceding provisions of this section, the

Authority may regulate the procedure in regard to the meetings of the Authority and the transaction of business at such meetings.

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