8   Prior notice of meetings

(1)  Subject to subclause (2), the chairperson, not later than 10 days before the day appointed for a meeting referred to in clause 6 or 7, is to forward to each member of the trust board a notice in writing setting out the place and time of the meeting and the agenda for that meeting.

(2)  If the chairperson is of the opinion that a special meeting should be held as soon as possible, the chairperson may give such notice of the place and time of, and the agenda for, the meeting as the chairperson considers appropriate.