Article 17 Validity of proceedings of Board

No failure or defect in the appointment or co-option of any governor and no vacancy in the office of governor shall prevent the Board from acting in the execution of its functions, nor shall any act or proceeding of the Board or of any committee appointed by it be invalidated or be illegal by reason of or in consequence of any such failure, defect or vacancy in the appointment or co-option of any one or more governors.