71Vacancies

71 Vacancies (1) The office of any member of the Board shall become vacant— (a) at the expiration of his term of office; (b) if he dies; (c) if he is incapable of continuing a member; S. 71(1)(d) amended by No. 7621 s. 12(8). (d) if he resigns in writing under his hand addressed to the Minister; S. 71(1)(e) amended by No. 9201 s. 12(a). (e) if without leave granted by the Minister he fails to attend three successive meetings of the Board; S. 71(1)(ea) inserted by No. 9201 s. 12(b). (ea) if he accepts or holds any place of profit under the Board; S. 71(1)(eb) inserted by No. 9201 s. 12(b). (eb) if he fails to comply with the provisions of section 75A(1); or (f) if his appointment is terminated by the Governor in Council. (2) If the office of a member of the Board becomes vacant otherwise than by the retirement of such member at the expiration of his term of office a qualified person shall in accordance with this Division be appointed to fill the extraordinary vacancy. S. 71(3) substituted by No. 97/1998 s. 17. (3) Any person appointed to fill an extraordinary vacancy holds office for the period, not exceeding 3 years, which is specified in the instrument of his or her appointment. S. 71A inserted by No. 17/2016 s. 6.