SCHEDULE 1NLS

Validity of proceedings and actions

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The validity of proceedings or actions of NLS (including proceedings or actions of any of its committees) is not affected by—

(a)

any vacancy in the membership of NLS or any of its committees,

(b)

any defect in the appointment of a member of NLS or any of its committees, or

(c)

the disqualification of a person as a member after appointment.