10(1)SCSWIS may determine its own procedure and that of its committees, including a quorum for meetings.
(2)The validity of any proceedings of SCSWIS, or any of its committees, is not affected by a vacancy in membership nor by any defect in the appointment of a member.
(3)Members of—
(a)the Scottish Executive and persons authorised by the Scottish Ministers,
(b)Healthcare Improvement Scotland and persons authorised by it,
(c)the Scottish Social Services Council and persons authorised by it,
may attend and take part in meetings of SCSWIS or any of its committees, but are not entitled to vote at such meetings.