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| (1) The Commission shall consist of five members, chosen from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights. |
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| (2) The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council: |
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| Provided however, that during the period commencing on the appointed date and ending on the date when the Constitutional Council is established, members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister in consultation with the Speaker and the Leader of the Opposition. |
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| (3) In making recommendations, under subsection (2),the Constitutional Council and the Prime Minister shall have regard to the necessity of the minorities being represented of the Commission. |
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| (4) One of the members so appointed shall be nominated by the President to be the Chairman of the Commission. |
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| (5) Every member of the Commission shall hold office for a period of three years. |
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| (6) The office of a member shall become vacant-
| | (a) upon the death at such member ; | | |
| | (b) upon such member resigning such office by writing addressed to the President; | | |
| | (c) upon such member being removed from office on any ground specified in section 4 ; or | | |
| | (d) on the expiration of his term of office. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts