(1) The Chairman shall preside over the meetings of the council and shall cause the minutes of such meetings to be recorded in such manner as may be prescribed. He shall keep the records relating to the proceedings of the meetings in his custody. He shall furnish a copy of the proceeding recorded at each meeting to the Chairman of the factory council or enterprise council or to the Chief, Executive or Managing Director, as the case may be, within the prescribed period.
(2) In the absence of the Chairman for a period not exceeding one week, the Co-Chairman shall preside over meetings, if any, and shall cause the minutes to be recorded. If the absence of Chairman exceeds one week, the Co-Chairman shall discharge all the functions of the Chairman.
32. The Chairman or the Co-Chairman may tender his resignation by a letter addressed to the Co-Chairman or the Chairman as the case may be. Such resignation shall be considered in the council and the council may, by a resolution recorded for the purpose accept such resignation. The resignation tendered shall take effect from the date of such resolution or on expiry of thirty days from the date of tendering resignation, whichever is earlier.
33. During the casual vacancy in the office of Chairman or the Co-Chairman, it shall be filled by nomination of another person, who shall hold office for the residual period of the term at his predecessor.
Powers and functions of the Chairman.
Resignation of Chairman and Co- Chairman.
Filling up of casual vacancy in the office of Chairman or Co- Chairman.
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