The Council meets at least four times a year, but special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of the majority of members.

The Minister may at any time request a meeting of the Council. The executive committee of the Council meets at least once a month or at intervals determined by the chairperson. In addition, Council also has a number of Subcommittees which meet on a more regular basis.

This year's scheduled meetings:

Meeting Date

Type of Meeting

25 February 2016

Full Council

31 March 2016

EXCO

21 April 2016

EXCO

31 May 2016

Full Council

23 June 2016

EXCO

21 July 2016

EXCO

22 September 2016

EXCO

22 November 2016

EXCO

30 December 2016

Full Council