(1) For the purposes of deciding questions as provided under sub-section (3) of section 7 of the Act, the voting shall be by show of hands.
(2) At any meeting, unless voting be demanded by at least six members present, a declaration by the Presiding Chair at such meeting that a resolution deciding a question has been carried or rejected, and an entry to that effect in the minutes of the proceedings shall be conclusive evidence of the fact without proof of the number or proportion of the votes recorded in favour of or against such resolution.
(3) If voting as aforesaid is demanded, the votes of all of the members present who desire to vote shall be taken under the direction of the Presiding Chair at the meeting and the result of the voting shall be deemed to be resolution of the Authority deciding the question at such meeting.
(4) No member shall vote at a meeting of the Authority on any question relating to his own conduct or vote or take part in any discussion on any matter, which affects his pecuniary interest or any property in respect of which he is, directly or indirectly, interested.
Participation of non-members in meetings of Authority
9. The Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer shall have the power to invite any person or any officer of the Authority, whose assistance or advice, in the opinion of the Chairperson or the Chief Executive Officer, as the case may be, is considered necessary for deciding any question under consideration of the Authority in such meeting:
Provided that such person or such officer shall have the right to attend such meeting of the Authority and to take part in the discussions but shall not have the right to vote.
Maintenance of order at meetings