Section 12, Council Act, 2022

permits the insertion on a tender, bill of quantities or othercontract document of any requirement for payment to be made to him by a contractor whatever may be the consideration unless with the full knowledge and approval of his employer; No. 9 The Professional Engineering Regulatory Council Act 2022No. 9 The Professional Engineering Regulatory Council Act 2022 5 (h) one registered professional engineer with no less than 12 years standing nominated by the Sierra Leone Chamber of Mines; and (i) 1 registered professional engineer with no less than 12 years standing nominated from the contractors register. (2) The Chairman shall be a registered professional engineer of not less than 12 years standing, appointed by the members of the Council from among their number. 4. (1) The Chairman shall hold office for a period of 3 years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of 3 years only. (2) A person shall cease to be a member of the Council on any of the following grounds- (a) for his inability to perform the functions of his office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; (b) for proven misconduct; (c) if he becomes bankrupt or insolvent; (d) if he is convicted and sentenced for an offence involving fraud or dishonesty; (e) if he fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings of the Council without reasonable cause; (f) if he resigns his office by written notice to the Council. Tenure of members.