1In the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Board shall issue an opinion on the matter submitted to it provided that it has not already issued an opinion on the same matter. 2That opinion shall be adopted within eight weeks by simple majority of the members of the Board. 3That period may be extended by a further six weeks, taking into account the complexity of the subject matter. 4Regarding the draft decision referred to in paragraph 1 circulated to the members of the Board in accordance with paragraph 5, a member which has not objected within a reasonable period indicated by the Chair, shall be deemed to be in agreement with the draft decision.