8. Chairman of the Board
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The Chairman of the Board shall be appointed by the Minister from among the appointed members of the
Board.
The Chairman shall, unless he earlier vacates office as the Chairman, hold office for a period of two years, but shall be eligible for reappointment to that office:
Provided, however, that where the Chairman ceases to hold office as Chairman prior to the expiration of his term of office the Minister may appoint another appointed member as Chairman and such successor shall, unless he earlier vacates office as Chairman, serve as the Chairman for the unexpired period of the term of office of the Chairman whom he succeeds
If the Chairman of the Board becomes by reason of illness, absence from Sri Lanka or any other cause temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office the Minister may appoint any appointed member to act in his place.
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The Chairman may resign the office of Chairman by writing under his hand addressed to the Minister.