15(1)Subject to this paragraph and paragraph 16, the [F1PC] may regulate its own procedure.E+W+S
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) includes power to make provision about quorums.
(3)The [F1PC] must meet when convened by the chairman.
(4)The chairman may convene a meeting of the [F1PC] whenever he thinks fit.
(5)The chairman must—
(a)convene meetings of the [F1PC] so that it meets at least twice a year; and
(b)convene a meeting whenever three members of the [F1PC] require him to do so.
(6)The [F1PC] must secure—
(a)that minutes are kept of the proceedings at every meeting of the [F1PC]; and
(b)that copies of those minutes are sent to the Secretary of State.
(7)The validity of proceedings of the [F1PC] is not to be affected by—
(a)a vacancy in its membership; or
(b)a defect in the appointment of a member.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 5 substituted (25.2.2010) by The Passengers’ Council (Non-Railway Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/439), art. 1, Sch. para. 9(7)(b)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 24.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.