National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998)Procedures and Code of ConductProcedures and Code of Conduct in terms of Section 37 of the National Forests Act3. Quorum and Related Matters |
| 3.1 | Two-thirds of the members of the Council constitutes a quorum of the Council. |
| 3.2 | If two-thirds does not amount to a round number, the lesser round number nearest this constitutes a quorum of the Council. |
| 3.3 | Any person who is unable to attend a meeting must tender written apologies to the chairperson no less than 5 days before the meeting. |
| 3.4 | If the chairperson does not object to the absence of a member who has tendered an apology in terms of clause 3.3, the member will be deemed to have the leave of the chairperson as contemplated in section 35(3)(d) of the National Forests Act. |
| 3.5 | The chairperson may cancel a Council meeting if a quorum is not available. Such a meeting stands adjourned until— |
| 3.5.1 | a suitable alternative date decided on by the chairperson, or failing that, |
| 3.5.2 | the next meeting date determined in terms of clause 1.2. |