Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Disability Act 2006 - SECT 21

Procedure of the Disability Services Board

21. Procedure of the Disability Services Board



(1) A question can not be decided at a meeting of the Disability Services
Board unless there are at least 6 members present.

(2) The President is to preside at meetings of the Disability Services Board
at which the President is present.

(3) If the President is not present at a meeting, the members present must
elect one of their number to preside at the meeting.

(4) The Disability Services Board must meet at the times and places that the
Minister or the President fixes.

(5) The decision of the majority of the members present and voting at any
meeting is the decision of the Disability Services Board.

(6) If there is a tied vote at any meeting, the person presiding at the
meeting is to have an additional or casting vote.

(7) If a member of the Disability Services Board disagrees with a majority of
the Disability Services Board on any decision providing advice to the
Minister, the member may require-

   (a)  that his or her view be recorded with reasons; and

   (b)  that his or her view and reasons accompany any presentation of the
        decision to the Minister.

(8) A member of the Disability Services Board who is not an employee in the
public service is entitled to receive remuneration and allowances as the
Minister determines.

(9) Subject to this Act and the regulations, the Disability Services Board may
regulate its own procedure.