Section 3, Intelligence Act, 2002

(1) The President shall preside at meetings of the Council and in his absence the Vice-President shall preside. (2) The President may, after consultation with the Council, invite such person, as he considers necessary, for any deliberations of the Council. (3) A person invited to participate in the deliberations of the Council under subsection (2) shall not vote on any matter for decision before the Council. (4) The Council shall meet, at least once a month, at such time and place as shall be determined by the Chairman. (5) Subject to this section, the Council shall regulate the procedure at its meetings. 4 No. 10 National Security and Central Intelligence Act 2002 [Margin: Functions of Council.]