Malaysia legislation

Section 21

of Local Government Ordinance 1961

Section 21

(1)

When a vacancy occurs in any Authority for any cause whatsoever such

Authority may continue to act notwithstanding such vacancy until such vacancy has been filled by nomination, election or otherwise.

(2)

The proceedings of an Authority shall not be invalidated by any vacancy among its members, or by the want of or any defect in the qualification of any member thereof.

(3)

The provisions of this section shall not be construed as rendering unnecessary at any meeting of an Authority the quorum provided for in section 21A.

Quorum.