Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8 U.K. The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 8: transfer of certain functions (1.12.1999) by S.R. 1999/481, arts. 1, 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I

Procedure U.K.

8 (1) In determining its own procedure the Commission may, in particular, make provision about— U.K.

(a) the discharge of its functions by committees (which may include persons who are not Commissioners);

(b) a quorum for meetings of the Commission or a committee.

(2) The validity of any proceedings of the Commission or a committee shall not be affected by—

(a) a vacancy in the office of Chief Commissioner or Deputy Chief Commissioner; or

(b) a defect in the appointment of a Commissioner.