Proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies, etc.

No act or proceeding of any authority or body or committee of the University shall be invalid merely by reason of: (a) any vacancy or defect in the constitution thereof; or (b) any person having taken part in the proceedings who was not entitled so to do; or (c) any defect in the election, nomination or appointment of a person acting as a member thereof; or (d) any irregularity in its proceedings not affecting the merits of the case.