439.SCSWIS determines its own procedure and the procedure of its committees, including quorum. The validity of any proceedings of SCSWIS or any of its committees is not affected by any irregularity in the membership of SCSWIS or vacancy in the membership.
440.Sub-paragraph (3) provides that members of the Scottish Executive, persons authorised by the Scottish Ministers, members of Healthcare Improvement Scotland and persons authorised by it, and members of the Scottish Social Services Council and persons authorised by it may attend and take part in meetings of SCSWIS or any of its committees, but are not entitled to vote at such meetings.