14(1)The Citizen Voice Body must make rules to regulate its own procedure (including quorum).E+W
(2)The Body must make rules to regulate the procedure of its committees and sub-committees (including quorum).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 1.4.2022 by S.I. 2022/208, art. 3(e)
15E+WThe validity of proceedings and acts of the Citizen Voice Body (or of its committees and sub-committees) is not affected by—
(a)any vacancy in the Body's membership, or
(b)any defect in the appointment of a member.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 1.4.2022 by S.I. 2022/208, art. 3(e)
16(1)The Citizen Voice Body may have a seal.E+W
(2)The application of the seal must be authenticated by the signature of—
(a)any member of the Body, or
(b)any other person authorised by the Body for that purpose.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 1.4.2022 by S.I. 2022/208, art. 3(e)
17E+WA document purporting to be duly executed under the seal of the Citizen Voice Body or to be signed on the Body's behalf is to be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, taken to be so executed or signed.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 para. 17 in force at 1.4.2022 by S.I. 2022/208, art. 3(e)