Section 4: Cessation of membership.(As amended by the National Human Rights Commission(Amendment)Act,2010

(1) A Member of the Council shall be removed from office by the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces subject to confirmation by simple majority of the Senate, if he-
(a) becomes of unsound mind;
(b) becomes bankrupt or makes a compromise with his creditors;
(c) is convicted of a felony or of any offence involving dishonesty; or
(d) is guilty of serious misconduct in relation to his duties".
(2) Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Council, it shall be filled by the appointment of a successor to hold office for the remainder of the term of office of his predecessor, so however that the successor shall represent the same interest and shall be appointed by the President.