Meetings of the council.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, no business shall be transacted at a meeting of the Council unless at least seven members are present. All questions that may come before the Council shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting. In the case of equality of votes, the member presiding at the meeting shall have and exercise a second or casting vote.

(2) The Council shall, for the disposal of the business, meet as often as is necessary but not less than twice in each year after giving such notice to the members, as may be prescribed.