9. The National Council shall consist of-
| (a) a Chairman and eight other members all of whom shall be appointed by the Governor-General from among persons of eminence in diverse walks of life, having due regard for the need to include persons of scientific or academic distinction or persons who have achieved distinction in the Arts, Sciences or Technology; and |
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| (b) the following other members: -
| | (i) the persons for the time being holding office as the Vice-Chancellors of Higher Educational Institutes which are Universities, but who shall not be entitled to vote; and | | |
| | (ii) a representative of the Ministry in charge of higher education. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts