Provided that where there is disagreement between the two, it shall be mandatory upon the President to immediately convene Executive Committee meeting. 17.4 At least seven days‟ notice shall be given for all Executive Committee meetings. 17.5 The quorum of the Executive Committee meeting shall be 50% of the members. 18. REGIONAL COMMITTEE 18.1 There shall be a Regional Committee of the Congress in designated areas determined by the General Council. 18.2 A regional committee shall be composed of members defined by the General Council, including: 18.2.1 The Chairperson 18.2.2 The Vice chairperson 18.2.3 The Secretary 18.2.4 The Treasurer 18.2.5 One representative from each affiliate union in the Region. 18.3 The quorum shall be two thirds of the Regional Committee members. 18.4 A Regional Committee shall have the following powers and functions: 18.4.1 To fulfill the aims of the Congress at regional level in order to promote workers‟ interests, recruit and mobilise members in the locality. 18.4.2 To organise regional events and solidarity activities with regards to trade union education, training, information sharing, disseminating information, organizing and recruitment of members. 18.4.3 To ensure proper effective and regular communication between and among national unions and their structures in the region and the head office of the Congress. 18.4.4 To establish sub-committees answerable to the Regional Committee, in districts within the region for the smooth running and effective functioning of the Regional Committee. 18.4.5 To organize regional conferences of the Congress and call Extraordinary Regional Conferences when requested in writing by two thirds or regional member trade unions and /or by General Council. 18.4.6 To do all such other things as are in the interest of the labour movement and consistent with the principles, policies and constitution of the Congress. Page 15 of 25