Section 5: Establishment of the Governing Council

(1) There is established for the Institute a Governing Council (in this Act referred to as "the Council") charged with responsibility for the administration and general management of the Institute.
(2) The Council shall consist of –
(a) the President of the Institute as Chairman;
(b) the Vice President of the Institute as Vice-Chairman;
(c) the Treasurer;
(d) the Registrar as Secretary;
(e) one person, representing the Federal Ministry of Education;
(f) one person, representing the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation;
(g) two members who are Heads of Service of State and nominated by the Council for two years;
(h) one member from educational institutions nominated by the Council for two years;
(i) Chairman, Board of Fellows; and
(j) the immediate past President of the Institute and Chairman of the Council.
(3) The provisions of the First Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the qualifications and tenure of office of members of the Council and other matters mentioned in the First Schedule. [First Schedule]