2.—(1) The governing body of any voluntary hospital may, pursuant to a resolution adopted in that behalf by such governing body, apply to the Minister for an establishment order in relation to such hospital.
(2) Before a resolution to apply for an establishment order is adopted by the governing body of a voluntary hospital, notice of the intention to propose such resolution shall be given by posting on the same day (being at least three weeks before the adoption of such resolution) to each person who on that day is a member of such governing body a prepaid letter addressed to him at the address at which he ordinarily resides and notifying him of the intention to propose such resolution.
