Section 8: Resignation, cessation and removal of members of the Council.

(1) The President of the Institute and member of the Governing Council may resign their appointment by notice in writing addressed to the-
(a) Governing Council in the case of the President; and
(b) President, in the case of members of the Council.
(2) A member of the Council may cease his membership, if he -
(a) dies or becomes of unsound mind;
(b) becomes bankrupt;
(c) is convicted of a felony or any offence involving dishonesty;
(d) is guilty of serious misconduct in relation to the office; or
(e) is disqualified or suspended from practicing the profession.
(3) A member of the Council may at any time be removed from office by the Council, if the Council is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Institute or the public that the member should continue to hold office.
(4) Where vacancy exists in the membership of the Council, the vacancy shall be filled -
(a) in the case of an elected member, by conducting a bye-election; and
(b) in the case of an appointed person, by appointing a person by the Council, on the recommendation of the President to fill the vacancy, from where the vacancy exists, to complete the remainder of the term of office of the predecessor, and such appointment shall be eligible for renewal for a further term, subject to satisfactory performance.