Section 9: Cessation of office.

(1) The office of a member of the Council becomes vacant if -
(a) he ceases to hold the office on the basis of which he became a member of the Council; or
(b) the Chairman is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Council or public for the person to continue in office as a member or the Council of the Bureau.
(2) The two distinguished scientists and the member of the Council appointed under section 4(1)(k) of this Act -
(a) shall serve for a term of three years in the first instance; and
(b) may be eligible for an extension of one year and no more.