Section 5: Cessation of membership

(1) A member of the Board shall cease to hold office if-
(a) he becomes of unsound mind;
(b) he becomes bankrupt or makes a compromise with his creditors;
(c) he is convicted of a felony or of any offence involving dishonesty,
(d) he is guilty of serious misconduct in relation to his duties; or
(e) his nomination by his organisation or association is withdrawn.
(2) A member of the Board may be removed from office by the Minister if, on the recommendation of the Council, he is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Council or that of the public that the member should continue in office.
(3) The Minister shall declare in writing the office of a member of the Board vacant on ground of misconduct or inability to perform his functions but the Minister shall only declare the office of the Executive Chairman vacant on consultation with the President.