(1) The chairman, or the vice chairman in the absence of the chairman, shall preside at all meetings of the Board.

(2) When the chairman or vice chairman are absent from any meeting the appointed members present at the meeting shall elect an appointed member from among those present to preside at the meeting and the person so elected has during the absence of the chairman all the powers of the chairman.

[Section 12 amended by No. 75 of 1987 s.15.]