Section 8: Cessation of membership.

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5(2) of this Act, a member of the commission shall cease to hold office if
(a) he becomes bankrupt or makes a compromise with his creditors;
(b) he is convicted of a felony or any offence involving dishonesty, corruption or fraud;
(c) he becomes incapable of carrying out the functions of his office either by reason of an infirmity of mind or body;
(d) the President is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Council or the interest of the public that the member should continue in office and the President removes him from office;
(e) he has been found guilty of violation of the code of conduct or serious misconduct in relation to his duties;
(f) he resigns his appointment by a notice under his hand, addressed to the President ; or
(g) in the case of a person who becomes a member by virtue of the office he occupies, he ceases to hold such office for whatever reason.
(2) Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission, it shall be filled by the appointment of a successor to hold office for the remainder of the terms of office of his predecessor, provided that the successor shall represent the same interest as his predecessor.