Section 3: Tenure of office.

(1) A member of the Board, other than an ex-officio member, shall hold office for a term of four years in the first instance and may be re-appointed for a further term of four years and no more.
(2) The office of a member of the Board shall become vacant if-
(a) he resigns his office by a letter addressed by him to the Minister; or
(b) the Minister is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Council for the person to continue in office as a member, in which case, the Minister shall, with the approval of the President, notify the member to that effect.
(3) Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Board, it shall be filled by the appointment of a successor to hold office for the remainder of the term of office of his predecessor, so however that the successor shall represent the same interest and shall be appointed by the President.