10 Introduction ■ Plenary Committee To discuss and make decisions on matters concerning its operation and key issue items, the Commission operates a Plenary Committee, which consists of all 11 commissioners (one Chairperson, three standing commissioners, and seven non-standing commissioners). The Plenary Committee is chaired by the Chairperson and takes decisions by majority vote of members in attendance. It meets two times a month and may be convened as necessary. ■ Standing Committee The Standing Committee, which comprises the Chairperson and three standing commissioners, is chaired by the Chairperson and makes decisions with three or more present and three or more voting in favor. The Standing Committee refers to the Plenary Committee any matters that are critical in nature, have significant possible impacts, and are deemed appropriate for the Plenary Committee to make a decision on. The Standing Committee meets regularly every week. It is also convened when there is a request from two or more standing commissioners or when deemed necessary by the Chairperson. ■ Sub-committees Sub-committees may comprise no less than three commissioners and not more than five commissioners. Currently, each sub-committee consists of one standing commissioner and two non-standing commissioners nominated by the Chairperson. The sub-committees are chaired by the sub-committee chairman who is a standing commissioner and decisions are taken with three or more votes from three or more sub-committee members in attendance. They refer to the Plenary Committee any matters that are critical in nature, have significant possible impacts, and are deemed appropriate for the Plenary Committee to make a decision on. The sub-committees meet upon request from the Chairperson or the sub-committee member, or when the sub-committee chairman deems it necessary to meet. Currently, the sub-committees meet one or two times a month.