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| (1) Every member of the Council shall, unless he earlier vacates his office, hold office for a period of two years from the date of his appointment or election: |
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| (2) A member of the Council shall vacate office by resignation therefrom or if he ceases to be a member of the Institute. |
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| (3) In the event of the death of, or vacation of office by, a member of the Council, another person shall, in accordance with the provisions of section 7, be appointed or elected, as the case may be, in place of such member, and shall hold office during the remaining part of the term of office of such member. |
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| (4) Any member of the Council who vacates office by effluxion of time shall be eligible for reappointment or re-election as a member. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts