13. (1) The Council shall consist of—
(a) 3 members appointed by the Minister after consultation with such persons or bodies as the Minister considers represent the interests of employees;
(b) 3 members appointed by the Minister after consultation with such persons or bodies as the Minister considers represent the interests of employers; and
(c) 3 other members appointed by the Minister.
(2) The performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of the Council is not affected only by reason of a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Council.