(1) The meeting of the Council shall be convened at the date, time and place fixed by the Chairperson.
(2) The meeting of the Council shall be convened at least twice a year, and the interval between the two meetings shall not be more than six months.
(3) If more than fifty percent members of the total members of the Council are present, it shall be deemed to constitute a quorum for the meeting of the Council.
(4) The Chairperson of the Council shall preside over the meeting, and in his or her absence, the Member selected from among the Members shall preside over the meeting.
(5) Experts and scientists of different sectors, communities may be invited to the meeting as necessary.
(6) The decision of the Council shall be authenticated by the Member-Secretary of the Council.
(7) Other procedures relating to the meeting of the Council shall be as determined by the Council itself.
(8) The Department shall perform the functions as the Secretariat of the Council.