Section 23: Lack of quorum
consolidated text (as at 1994, amended since). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
23. Lack of quorum
(1) Where, pursuant to section 22 or for any other reason, a quorum cannot be obtained by the Council, the quorum shall be constituted in accordance with section 6 (a) and (b).
(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 Chairperson may request the Attorney-General to appoint one or more persons as
appropriate to make up any deficiency in quorum for the purpose of the
investigation.
(3) An appointment made by the Attorney-General under subsection (2)
shall not, until the investigation in respect of which he is appointed is completed, lapse on account only that no other member may be available to replace him after such appointment.