Section 6: Appointment and tenure of members of the Council.

1 The members of the Council other than ex-officio members shall -
a be appointed by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (the President) on the recommendation of the Minister in charge of Police Affairs;
b hold office for a term of four years; and
c be eligible for re-appointment for another term of four years and no more.

2 The Council may co-opt any person to attend and participate at any of its meetings provided that the person so co-opted shall only be in attendance and shall not count towards the quorum or votes at the meeting.

3 The office of a member of the Council shall become vacant if-
a his term of office expires;
b he resigns his office by a notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President;
c he dies;
d he becomes of unsound mind or incapable of carrying out his duties as a result of any illness;
e he has been declared bankrupt or he makes compromise with his creditors;
f has been convicted of a felony or any offence involving dishonesty;
g he is guilty of gross misconduct relating to his duties;
h the President directs the removal of the member upon being satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Academy or of the public for the person to continue in office as a member of the Council; or
i in the case of an ex - officio member, he ceases to hold the office on the basis of which he became a member of the Council.