Section 5, the Local Government Act, 2004, exercising authority

(1) The Chairman and other members of the Board referredto in paragraphs (e and f) of subsection (2) of section 3 shall hold office for a period of 3 years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of 3 years only. (2) The Chairman and any member referred to in paragraph (e) of subsection (2) of section 3 may at any time, resign his office by notice in writing to the Minister. (3) A person shall cease to be a member of the Board 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 Board without reasonable cause; (f) if he is employed by the Company; (g) on the expiration of his term of office; or (h) if he resigns his office by notice in writing addressed to the Minister.