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| (1) The President may appoint as the Chairman of the Authority, a member who has proven experience and capacity in the field of administration, management, law, child welfare, education or other related field. |
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| (2) The President may appoint another member as the Deputy Chairman of the Authority. |
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| (3) If the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman is by reason of illness or absence from Sri Lanka, temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office, the President may appoint another member of the Authority to act in his place. |
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| (4) The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman shall not engage in any paid employment outside the duties of their office, without the approval of the President. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts