11.—(1) The Panel may determine its own procedure subject to paragraph (2).
(2) At any meeting of the Panel a quorum is—
(a)the chair of the Panel;
(b)at least one of the independent members;
(c)at least one of the members of the Panel selected in accordance with article 5(1)(d); and
(d)at least one of the members of the Panel selected in accordance with article 5(1)(e) or (f).
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), at any meeting where the chair of the Panel is not in attendance, the independent members present will select from among themselves a temporary chair to sit as chair of the Panel for the duration of the meeting and the meeting will have a quorum.
(4) The Panel may determine the procedure of its sub-committees or authorise its sub-committees to determine their own procedure (including quorum).
(5) The validity of any proceedings of the Panel or of any sub-committee is not affected by—
(a)any defect in the appointment of any member; or
(b)any vacancy in the membership of the Panel or sub-committee.