ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (SHOWING AMENDMENTS MADE BY ACT 5/2003) (8) Subject to paragraph 9, at all meetings of the Board each member present shall have one vote on each question before the Board and, in the event of an equality of votes, the chairman shall have a casting vote in addition to a deliberative vote. (9) Any proposal circulated among all members and agreed to in writing by a majority of all members shall have the same effect as a resolution passed at a duly constituted meeting of the Board and shall be incorporated in the minutes of the next succeeding meeting of the Board: Provided that, if a member requires that such proposal be placed before a meeting of the Board, this subparagraph shall not apply to such proposal. Remuneration and expenses of members 8. Members of the Board shall be paid— (a) such remuneration, if any, as the Minister, may from time to time fix for members generally; and (b) such allowances, if any, as the Minister, may from time to time fix to meet any reasonable expenses incurred by members in connection with the business of the Board. Members to disclose certain connections and interests 9.(1) In this paragraph— “relative” , in relation to a member, means the member’s spouse, child, parent, brother or sister. (2) Subject to subparagraph (4)— (a) if a member of the Board— (i) knowingly acquires or holds a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any matter that is under consideration by the Board; or (ii) owns any property or has a right in property or a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a company or association of persons which results in the member’s private interests coming or appearing to come into conflict with his functions as a member; or (iii) knows or has reason to believe that a relative of his— A. has acquired or holds a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any matter that is under consideration by the Board; or B. owns any property or has a right in property or a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a company or association of persons which results in the member’s private interests coming or appearing to come into conflict with his functions as a member; or (b) if for any reason the private interests of a member come into conflict with his functions as a member; the member shall forthwith disclose the fact to the Board. 51