| (2) | The executive committee may, subject to the directions of the council, during periods between meetings of the council exercise all the powers, other than a power referred to in section 36(6), and perform all the functions of the council, but shall not have the power, except in so far as the council otherwise directs, to set aside or amend any decision of the council, and any act performed or decision taken by the executive committee shall be of force and effect unless it is set aside or amended by the council at its next ensuing meeting. |