Section 1: Meetings of Board

1. Meetings of Board (1) Subject to this paragraph, the Board may regulate its proceedings in such manner as it thinks fit. continued on page O6A – 15 [Issue 5] O6A – 14 Revised Laws of Mauritius (2) In the absence of the Chairperson at a meeting of the Board, a member of the Board elected by the members present shall preside at that meeting. (3) Where a member of the Board has an interest in a matter being considered or about to be considered by the Board, he shall— (a) as soon as practicable after the relevant facts have come to his knowledge, declare the nature of his interest; and (b) not be present during any deliberation, nor vote with respect to that matter. (4) A quorum shall be constituted by 6 members of the Board and no business may be transacted at a meeting of the Board unless there is a quorum. (5) Each member present at a meeting of the Board shall be entitled to one vote on a matter arising for decision at the meeting, and the person presiding the meeting shall, in the event of an equality of votes, have a casting vote. (6) A decision carried by a majority of the votes cast by the members present and voting at a meeting shall be a decision of the Board. (7) The Board shall meet at least 6 times in one calendar year.