Procedure
10(1)The SSRO may determine its own procedure; but this is subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (6).
(2)A function of the SSRO under or by virtue of a provision listed in sub-paragraph (3) (provisions for the making of determinations, the giving of opinions etc by the SSRO) is exercisable by a committee appointed under paragraph 11.
(3)The provisions are—
section 16(2)(b),
section 18(3),
section 21(3)(b),
section 27(3),
section 29(5),
section 30(4)(b),
section 32(8), and
(4)A committee appointed for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) must consist of three persons appointed by the chair or any other member who has been authorised (generally or specifically) for that purpose.
(5)At least one of the members of such a committee must be a person who is not a member or employee of the SSRO.
(6)A determination by such a committee—
(a)is to be made on the basis of a majority of the committee, and
(b)is final.
(7)The validity of any act of the SSRO is not affected—
(a)by any vacancy among the members, or
(b)by any defect in the appointment of a member.