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| (1) There shall be established, for the purposes of this Act, a Compensation Tribunal (hereinafter referred to as the "Tribunal") consisting of ten members appointed by the Governor-General of whom at least five shall be persons with judicial or legal experience. |
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| (2) A person shall be disqualified for being appointed or being a member of the Tribunal if he is a Senator, a Member of Parliament, or a member of the Corporation. |
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| (3) A member of the Tribunal with judicial or legal experience shall be appointed to be the Chairman, and another member with similar experience shall be appointed to be the Vice-Chairman, of the Tribunal by the Governor-General. |
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| (4) Every member of the Tribunal shall, unless he earlier vacates office or is removed there from by the Governor-General, hold office for a period of three years. Any member of the Tribunal who vacates office by effluxion of time shall be eligible for re appointment. |
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| (5) There shall be appointed a Secretary to the Tribunal (hereinafter referred to as the " Secretary ") and such other officers and servants as may be necessary for the performance of the work of the Tribunal. |
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