8 Cessation of Membership of the Governing Board

(1) Notwithstanding the Provisions of Section 7 of this Law, a Member of the Governing Board shall cease to hold Office if the Member:

(a) resigns as a Member of the Governing Board by a written Notice in paper or digital format, addressed to the Governor;

(b) becomes of Unsound Mind;

(c) becomes Bankrupt or makes a compromise with Creditors;

(d) is convicted of a Felony or any Offence involving Dishonesty or Corruption;

(e) becomes incapable of carrying on the functions of the Office arising from an Infirmity of Mind or Body;

(f) has been found, upon facts available to the Governing Board, to have committed acts of serious Misconduct in relation to the duties of the Member;

(g) possessing a professional qualification, is disqualified or suspended from practicing the profession by an Order of a competent Authority;

(h) had become a Member of the Governing Board by virtue of the Office the Member occupies, ceases to hold such Office;

(i) is removed from Office by the Governor, where the Governor is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Service or the Public for the Member to continue in Office; or

(j) dies.

(2) If any Member of the Governing Board ceases to hold Office under this Law, before the expiration of the Tenure for which the Member is appointed, another Person shall be appointed to the Governing Board in the place of the Ex-member and the new Member shall complete the remaining Tenure.