14. The joint central conference’s members must—
(a)consist of every member elected to an area committee (including those who are also members of the joint central committee by virtue of being elected to one of the central committees); and
(b)have equal voting rights (where applicable) during its proceedings.
15.—(1) The joint central conference may only meet once in every two calendar years, each meeting lasting not more than three days or, with the Scottish Ministers’ consent, four days.
(2) The joint central conference’s members may meet separately, according to their rank, for the purpose of discussing matters of specific interest to constables holding the rank of inspector, sergeant and constable, respectively.
(3) A meeting mentioned in paragraph (2)—
(a)may be held only—
(i)if it takes place during the time allowed for an ordinary meeting of the joint central conference; or
(ii)with the chief constable’s consent; and
(b)must not last more than half a day.
(4) The joint central conference must act in accordance with any rules made under regulation 6 which regulate, or relate to, its functions and proceedings.