The Whips’ Forum consists of the Chief Whip of the Legislature and all other Whips of the Legislature.
Rule 127 concerning alternates does not apply to this committee where:
(1) A party may appoint three alternate members for each committee: Provided that minority parties are collectively entitled to three alternates for each committee.
(2) Alternate acts as a member when the member for which the alternate was appointed —
(a) is absent; or
(b) has vacated office, until the vacancy is filled