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ACT IX OF 1989 ACT IX OF 1989 BALOCHISTAN WATER AND SANITATION AUTHORITY ACT, 1989 An Act to provide for the establishment of a Water and Sanitation Authority for cities in Balochistan. [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 27th September, 1989] No.PAB/LEGIS: 111(8)/89, dated 27-9-1989.-- The Balochistan Water and Sanitation Authority Bill, 1989 having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 10th July, 1989 and assented to by the Governor of Balochistan, is hereby published as-an Act of the Provincial Assembly. CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF THE AUTHORITY 7. Meetings of the Board.--(1) The meetings of the Board shall be held:-- (a) at intervals of not less than once in each month; and (b) at such times and at such places as may be prescribed by regulations; Provided that until such regulations are made, such meetings shall be convened by the Chairman. (2) No business shall be transacted:-- (a) at an ordinary meeting, unless a quorum of one-third of the total number of the members is present; (b) at a special meeting, unless a quorum of one-half of the total number of members is present. (3) The Chairman shall preside over every meeting in which he is present, and if the Chairman is absent from a meeting, a member of the Board present and chosen by the Members present for the purpose shall preside over the meeting. (4) Each Member, including the Chairman, shall have one vote, and in the event of an equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a casting vote.