9. The council shall organize as soon as possible after the appointment of its members. The first chair of the council shall be appointed by the Governor from among the members thereof. At the first meeting of the council held after February 1st in each subsequent year, the members shall choose one of their number to serve as chair of the council. While any one of the council’s nine members may be chosen by the Governor as the council’s first chair, subsequent chairs shall be chosen by the members in a manner which ensures that the chair rotates annually among the legislative, gubernatorial and judicial appointees. At least five members of the council shall be present in order for the council to conduct its business. A ruling of the council shall require at least five votes.

L.1996,c.24,s.9.