7.—(1) The Authority may regulate its own procedure (including quorum).N.I.
(2) The Authority shall consult [F1the Department of Finance and Personnel] before making or revising its procedures for dealing with conflicts of interest.
(3) The validity of anything done by the Authority is not affected by a vacancy among its members or by a defect in the appointment of a member.
F1Words in Sch. 1 substituted (1.4.2007) by Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21)), arts. 1(2), 3(4) (with arts. 8(8), 121(3), 307); S.R. 2007/194, art. 2(2), Sch. 1 Pt. II (subject to art. 3, Sch. 2)
8.—(1) The application of the seal of the Authority shall be authenticated by the signature of the chairman or by some other person who has been authorised by the Authority to act for that purpose.N.I.
(2) A document purporting to be duly executed under the seal of the Authority, or signed on its behalf, shall be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, be taken to be so executed or signed.