9. Removal, resignation etc. of appointed members

Any appointed member of the Board may at any time, resign from his office by a letter to that effect, addressed to the Minister and such resignation shall be effective from the date on which it is accepted by the Minister in writing.

Where any appointed member by reason of illness, infirmity or absence from Sri Lanka is temporarily unable to discharge the functions of his office, the Minister may, having regard to the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection (3) of section 5 appoint some other person to act in his place:

The Minister may remove an appointed member from office for reasons assigned. An appointed member who has been removed from office shall not be eligible for re-appointment as a member of the Board or to serve the

Where an appointed member dies, resigns or is removed from office, the Minister may having regard to the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection (3) of section 5 appoint another person in his place and the person so appointed shall hold office for the unexpired period of the term of office of the member whom he succeeds.