Vacancy in the Governing Council not to invalidate proceedings

No act or proceeding of the Governing Council shall be invalidated merely by reason of: (a) Any vacancy in or any defect in the Constitution of, the Governing Council; or (b) Any defect in the appointment of a person acting as an expert-member of the Governing Council; or (c) Any irregularity in the procedure adopted by the Governing Council not affecting the merits of the case.