Act 769 National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (6) The Board may co-opt a person to attend a Board meeting but that person shall not vote on a matter for decision at the meeting. (7) The proceedings of the Board shall not be invalidated by reason of a vacancy among the members or a defect in the appointment or qualification of a member. (8) Subject to this section, the Board may determine the procedure for its meetings. Disclosure of interest 10. (1) A member of the Board who has an interest in a matter for consideration by the Board shall disclose in writing the nature of that interest and is disqualified from participating in the deliberations of the Board in respect of that matter. (2) A member who contravenes subsection (1) ceases to be a member. Declaration of registrable interests 11. (1) Each member of the Board shall, prior to taking office, submit to the Minister a written declaration of that member's registrable interest whether directly or indirectly owned by the member. (2) A member of the Board shall inform the Authority of any change in respect of that member's registrable interest from the date of the change. (3) A member who (a) without reasonable excuse fails to declare a registrable interest, or (b) knowingly makes a false declaration, contravenes subsections (1) and (2), and ceases to be a member of the Board and the appointment of the member to the Board shall be revoked by the President. Establishment of committees 12. (1) The Board may establish committees consisting of members of the Board or non-members or both to perform a function. (2) A committee of the Board may be chaired by a member of the Board. Allowances 13. Members of the Board and members of a committee of the Board shall be paid the allowances approved by the Minister in consultation with the Minister responsible for Finance. 9