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6. Constitution of the Board.⸺(1) The Board shall consist of not less than three and not more than seven members, including the Chairman, to be appointed by the 1[Prime Minister]. (2) The Chairman and other members shall, unless the 1[Prime Minister] otherwise 2[determines], hold office for a period of 2[three] years. (3) Any person ceasing to be Chairman or a member of the Board by reason of the expiry of the term of his office shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of five years or for such shorter term as the 1[Prime Minister] may decide. (4) No act or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Board. (5) The Chairman and any member may, by writing under his hand addressed to the 1[Prime Minister], resign his office: Provided that his resignation shall not take effect until accepted by the 1[Prime Minister].

Effective date: 1973-01-01

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