13.—(1) A F26[housing authority] may, subject to subsection (2), from time to time adjourn a meeting of such F26[housing authority] at which the motion for the adoption, amendment or replacement of the accommodation programme is being considered.

(2) A F26[housing authority] shall not adjourn a meeting referred to in subsection (1) if such an adjournment falls on a day that is later than 21 days after the date specified for adoption under section 7 or 10, or, where appropriate, the date referred to in section 17 or 18.