Section 35: Deficiency in quorum
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35. Deficiency in quorum
(1) Where, by virtue of section 34 or for any other cause specified in
section 7 (1), a quorum cannot be obtained by the Council, the quorum shall
be constituted in accordance with paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of that subsection.
(2) Where a quorum cannot be obtained without a fresh election and the
Council is of the opinion that it is urgent to hold an investigation, the Minister may appoint one or more persons, as appropriate, to make up any deficiency in quorum for the purpose of such investigation.
(3) An appointment made by the Minister under subsection (2) shall not
lapse, notwithstanding that a quorum can be obtained if the investigation in
respect of which he is appointed is not completed.