SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1THE NORTHERN IRELAND AUTHORITY FOR ENERGY REGULATION

Proceedings, etc.

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1

The Authority may regulate its own procedure (including quorum).

2

The Authority shall consult the Department before making or revising its procedures for dealing with conflicts of interest.

3

The validity of anything done by the Authority is not affected by a vacancy among its members or by a defect in the appointment of a member.