Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Multicultural Victoria Act 2004 - SECT 16

Procedure at meetings

16. Procedure at meetings



(1) The Chairperson or, in his or her absence, the Deputy Chairperson or, in
the absence of both the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, a member of the
Commission elected by the members present at the meeting, must preside at a
meeting of the Commission.

(2) The quorum for a meeting of the Commission is half of the members for the
time being.

(3) A question arising at a meeting of the Commission is determined by a
majority of the votes of the members present and voting on the question.

(4) The person presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the
event of an equality of votes on any question, a second or casting vote.

(5) The person presiding at a meeting must ensure that the decisions made at
the meeting are recorded in writing.

(6) The Chairperson must ensure that a copy of any such decisions are given to
the Minister within 14 days after the meeting.

(7) Subject to this Act, the Commission may regulate its own procedure.