Section 3: Tenure of office, etc.(As amended by the National Human Rights Commission(Amendment)Act,2010

(1) A member of the Council, other than the executive secretary, shall hold office for a term of four years and may be re-appointed for one further term of four years and no more.
(2) A member of the Council may at any time, resign his office in writing addressed to the President and which resignation shall become effective on acceptance by the President.
(3) Members of the Council shall be paid such allowances as may be determined by the President, on the recommendation of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission".