Section 7: Vacancy in membership of Council

7. Vacancy in membership of Council (1) A member, other than a member referred to in section 5 (1) (b) to (i), shall cease to hold office— (a) on completion of his term of office; (b) on his resignation, by notice in writing given to the Secretary; or (c) where the body that he represents on the Council designates another person as its representative. (2) Where a member resigns under subsection (1) (b), his seat shall become vacant as from the date on which the Secretary receives the notice. (3) Any member, other than a member referred to in section 5 (1) (b) to (i), may be removed for any reason specified in section 37 (3) (b) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Act. (4) Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Council pursuant to subsection (1) (b) or (3), the person appointed in replacement shall hold office for the remainder of the term of office of the person whom he replaces.