Section 7. Meetings of Commission

7. Meetings of Commission.— (1) The Commission shall meet at least once in every quarter at such time and place as may be decided by the Chairperson, and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings in the manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) The Chairperson shall preside over the meeting of the Commission and if, for any reason, he is unable to attend the meeting of the Commission, the Vice-Chairperson shall preside over the meeting. (3) One-half of the total number of Members of the Commission including the Chairperson or ViceChairperson shall constitute the quorum and all decisions of the Commission shall be taken by a majority of the Members, present and voting; and in the event of equality of votes, the Chairperson or in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson shall have a second or casting vote. 7. The Bill, inter alia , provides for, — (a) constitution of a National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions for regulation and maintenance of standards of education and services, assessment of institutions, maintenance of a Central Register and State Register of such professionals; (b) constitution of Professional Councils for every recognised professional category to frame policies and standards for the governance of allied and healthcare related education and professional services and to regulate their professional conduct; (c) constitution of a National Allied and Healthcare Advisory Council to advice Commission on the issues relating to allied and healthcare professionals; (d) constitution of State Councils for ensuring the coordinated and integrated development of education and maintenance of standards of delivery of services; (e) constitution of the Under-graduate Allied and Healthcare Education Board, Post-graduate Allied and Healthcare Education Board, Allied and Healthcare Professions Assessment and Rating Board and Allied and Healthcare Professions Ethics and Registration Board for regulating the standards of allied and healthcare professionals; (f) create and maintain an up-to-date online and live Central Register and State Register of allied and healthcare professionals; (g) ensuring development of basic standards of education, courses, curricula, facilities, assessment, examination, training, maximum fees etc.; (h) uniform entry examination with common counselling for admission into allied and healthcare institutions; (i) uniform exit or licensing examination for professional practice and National Teachers Eligibility Test for academicians; (j) strategic framework for rational deployment of skilled manpower, performance management systems, task shifting and associated career development pathways; (k) basic standards framework for machineries, materials and services; (l) measures to ensure compliance by the State Councils; (m) constitution of committees by engaging independent experts for technical advice related to any of the professions; (n) penalty for contravention of provisions of the Bill and the rules and regulations made there under;