Schedule 1: The National Consumer Council Part 4: Procedure etc.
193.Paragraph 21 enables the Council to regulate its own procedure and that of its committees and sub-committees, including the quorum in each case.
194.Paragraph 22 states that the validity of any act of the Council is not affected by any vacancy on the Council, its committees or sub-committees; any defect in the appointment of any members of the Council or its committees or sub-committees, or any disqualification of any person as chairman or other member of the Council.
195.Paragraph 23(1) enables the Council to delegate its functions to the Chairman or another member of the Council, any committee or sub-committee of the Council, or the Chief Executive or another member of staff. Paragraph 23(2) provides that any committee established by the Council has a similar power to delegate its functions.
196.Paragraphs 24 to 26 make provision in relation to the authentication of Council’s seal and the execution of documents by the Council.
197.Paragraph 27 requires the Council to maintain an office in each of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and authorises the Council to establish additional offices within the United Kingdom with the consent of the Secretary of State.