South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998)Chapter 2 : Board of Authority and StaffPart 1 : Board19. Meetings |
| (1) | The Board must hold such meetings as are necessary for the effective and efficient performance of its functions. |
| (2) | The Chairperson— |
| (a) | may convene a meeting of the Board at any time; and |
| (b) | must convene a meeting on receipt of a written request signed by not less than two other members. |
| (3) | The Minister may convene a meeting of the Board at any time. |
| (4) | Subject to section 15, the Chairperson presides at all meetings at which he or she is present. |
| (5) | Where the Chairperson is not present at a meeting— |
| (a) | the Deputy Chairperson presides; or |
| (b) | if the Deputy Chairperson is not present, the members present must appoint one of their number to preside. |
| (6) | At a meeting four members constitute a quorum. |
| (7) | Questions arising at a meeting are determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting. |
| (8) | The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, if necessary, a casting vote. |