The Meat Industry Act

The members must elect one of their own as Vice-Chairman of the Board.

Board members serve for three years, may be re-appointed for another three years, and may resign by written notice to the Minister.

A Board member who holds office by virtue of another office may nominate someone from their organisation to attend a meeting if they cannot attend.

If a member leaves office early, the appointing authority may appoint a replacement, who serves for the rest of the predecessor’s term.

The Board must meet at least once every three months. The Chairman, or the Vice-Chairman if the Chairman is absent, presides at meetings and may call special meetings. Non-members may be invited to participate in deliberations, but they cannot vote.

Board meetings require a quorum of half of the members in office.

Board matters are decided by majority vote, with the presiding person having a casting vote if votes are equal. The Board may also decide without a meeting by circulating papers and collecting written views of the majority, but any member may require the matter to be deferred to a Board meeting.

The Board must keep minutes of its meetings and ensure they are read, confirmed or amended, then confirmed and signed at the next meeting.

Board acts remain valid despite member vacancies or appointment defects; the Board may regulate its own proceedings and its orders or directions must be signed.

Documents made or issued on behalf of the Board must be signed by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman and the Registrar.

Documents signed or issued on behalf of the Board must be accepted as evidence by courts, tribunals, and similar bodies, unless the contrary is shown.

The Board may regulate its own proceedings, subject to this Schedule.