Provided that if the remaining period of the term of office of the vacating member is less than six months, the vacancy shall not be filled.

Proceedings of University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies Proceedings of University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies: No act or proceeding of any authority or other body of the University shall be invalidated merely by reason of any vacancy in its membership or any defect in the election, nomination, appointment or co-option of a member of such authority or body or any defect or irregularity in its proceedings not affecting the merits of the case.