Section 2.
1Every member of the Joint Council shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of the instrument under which he is appointed; but, notwithstanding anything in such an instrument, any member of the Council may resign his office by a notice given under his hand to the Ministers, and a member of the Council who ceases to hold office shall be eligible for re-appointment.
2Unless and until the Council otherwise determines, the quorum of the Council shall be such number as may be fixed by the Ministers, and the Council shall have power to act notwithstanding any vacancy among the members thereof.
3Subject to any directions which may be given by the Ministers, the Council shall have power to regulate its own procedure.
4The Commission shall appoint a person to act as secretary to the Council.