Regulation 10 Amendments to the 2001 Regulations

For regulation 24, substitute—

“24

(1)

No business shall be transacted at a meeting of a standards committee, other than a section 54A sub-committee, unless—

(a)

at least three members are present, including the chairperson; and

(b)

at least half the members present (including the chairperson) are independent members.

(2)

No business shall be transacted at a meeting of a section 54A sub-committee unless—

(a)

at least two members are present, including the chairperson; and

(b)

at least half the members present (including the chairperson) are independent members.

(3)

For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) the term “chairperson” includes—

(a)

a vice-chairperson presiding in pursuance of paragraph (4) of regulation 22; and

(b)

an independent member presiding in pursuance of paragraph (5) of regulation 22.”.