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6 :(c) is incapacitated by physical or mental illness; or
 * (d) is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the functions of a member,

the Minister may remove him from such office.

(7) The validity of any proceedings of the Board shall not be affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of any member.

(8) At any meeting of the Board, one-half of the number of members shall constitute a quorum.

(9) The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Board at which he is present and, in his absence, the members present shall elect one of their number to act as chairman of that meeting.

(10) The Board may delegate to any person all or any of its duties or powers under this Act.

(11) All questions arising at any meeting of the Board shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present and, in the case of an equality of votes, the chairman or, in his absence, the member presiding shall have a casting vote.

(12) Subject to the provisions of this Act and any regulations made thereunder, the Board may regulate its own procedure in such manner as it thinks fit.

Duties and powers of Board

6.—(1) The duties of the Board shall be—
 * (a) to investigate whether the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder have been or are being contravened;
 * (b) to make recommendations to the Director-General on the enforcement of the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder; and
 * (c) generally to do all such acts and things as are necessary to be carried out under the provisions of this Act.

(2) For the purpose of performing its duties under this Act, the Board may—
 * (a) hear and examine witnesses on oath;