Translated by IRIS Georgia Updated as of March 2004 Article 105. Quorum 1. All members of a corporate administrative agency shall be invited to its session. 2. A corporate administrative agency may render a decision if its session is attended by more than half of its members, but not less than three members. 3. The decision of a corporate administrative agency shall be deemed valid if it was upheld by more than a half of attending members, except as otherwise prescribed by law. Article 106. The minutes of the session of a corporate administrative agency 1. Minutes shall be produced at each session of a corporate administrative agency, including the following information: (a) the title of the agency, (b) the time and place of the session, (c) the identities of the chairperson and members of the session, (d) subject matter, (e) the results of voting, and (f) decision. 2. The minutes of a session shall be signed by the chairperson of the session and the secretary, only if the latter contributed to the minutes. CHAPTER 8 FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING Article 107. The issuance of an administrative act through a formal administrative proceeding 1. An administrative act may be issued though a formal administrative proceeding only when expressly provided by law. 2. Unless otherwise prescribed by the law, a formal administrative proceeding shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 6 of this Code. Article 108. The involvement of an interested party in a formal administrative proceeding 1. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, an administrative agency shall notify all interested parties of the commencement of a formal administrative proceeding and shall ensure their participation. 2. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the denial of an interested party to participate in an administrative proceeding may not suspend the proceeding. 3. An interested party shall be provided with an opportunity to present his opinion or request concerning all circumstances of the proceeding. Page 33 of 54