Protection of the Rights of Elders Act 2000 · As enacted · Part I · Establishment of the National Council for Elders
5. Removal and resignation of appointed members,
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The President may, in consultation with the
Minister for reasons assigned remove any appointed member from office.
In the event of any vacancy of office by death, resignation or removal, of any appointed member, the
President may, in consultation with the Minister, and having regard to the provisions of section 3, appoint any other person to succeed such member. Any, member so appointed shall hold office for the unexpired period of office of the member whom he succeeds.
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Any appointed member may at any time resign from office by letter to that effect addressed to the President.
Where an appointed member, by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from Sri Lanka for a period of not less than six months, is temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office, it shall be the duty of such member to inform the President in writing of such inability. Thereupon, the
President may, in consultation with the Minister, and having regard to the provisions of section 3, appoint some other person to act in his place.
Any appointed member who has failed to attend three conseculive meetings without prior notice shall be considered to have vacated membership of the Council unless he is re-appointed.