Section 11, the Local Government Act, 2004, exercising authority

(1) Where the Chairman or a member of the Board dies,resigns, is removed from office or is absent for a continuous period exceeding 3 months or is by reason of illness unable to perform the functions of his office for a continuous period of 3 months- (a) in the case of the Chairman, the members of the Board shall elect one of their number to act as Chairman until such time as the Chairman resumes his office or another is appointed in his stead; and 8 9 Disclosure of interest. Immunity of members of Board. Committees of Board. Remuneration of members. Filling of vacancies. (b) in the case of a member, the Chairman shall arrange, subject to this Act, to have another person appointed to the Board. (2) Where a person is appointed as Chairman or appointed as a member to fill a vacancy, he shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the previous Chairman or member, as the case may be, and shall, subject to this Act, be eligible for re-appointment. PART III – FUNCTIONS OF THE COMPANY