5.1 The Committee may arrive at a decision on the basis of a majority vote of those voting members of the Committee present at the hearing.
5.2 In the event of a tie vote an appeal shall be dismissed.
5.3 The decision of the Committee shall be communicated in writing to the appellant and to the Dean of the Faculty within 10 days of the final hearing of the appeal.
5.4 The Committee shall give reasons for its decision; and in the case of a minority vote, the minority may if it wishes give reasons for its dissent.