Section 9: Proceedings and quorum of Board
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9. Proceedings and quorum of Board
(1) The Board shall be convened by the Chairperson or, in the event of
the death, incapacity or absence from Mauritius of the Chairperson, the
Board shall be convened, by the Vice-Chairperson—
(a) at such time as he thinks fit;
(b) at any other time on application made in that behalf by not less
than 5 members.
(2) In case of death, incapacity, resignation or absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall act as Chairperson.
(3) Where the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson or Secretary, as the case
may be, is absent from any meeting of the Board, the members present shall
elect from their number a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and a Secretary
respectively for that meeting.
(4) The quorum of the Board shall be 5.
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(5) All decisions of the Board shall be determined by a majority of the
members present and voting and, in the event of an equality of votes, the
Chairperson shall have a second or casting vote.
(6) The Secretary shall keep and have the custody of every book, register, deed or document relating to the Foundation.
(7) (a) The minutes of proceedings at every meeting of the Board shall
be recorded by the Secretary and signed by the Chairperson and Secretary
for the meeting at which those minutes shall be read and confirmed.
(b) Any copy or extract of those minutes duly signed by the Chairperson and Secretary shall be received as prima facie evidence of the matter
contained in them.