Section 5, The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Act, 2000

(1) The Chairman and the other members referred to in paragraph (c) of subsection (4) of section 4 shall be appointed by the President, acting on the advice of the Minister and subject to the approval of Parliament. (2) The Chairman and the members appointed under paragraph (c) of subsection (4) of section 4 shall hold office for a term not exceeding three years as may be stipulated in their letters of appointment and any such appointment may be renewed as and when necessary. (3) On the death or vacation of office of the Chairman or any of the other members referred to in subsection (1), whether such vacation is by termination or otherwise, the President may appoint in like manner another person to serve for the unexpired term of the Chairman or other member, as the case may be. (4) The Chairman or any member referred to in subsection (1) may resign his office by written notice to the President and may be removed from office by the President for inability to discharge the No. 11 Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Act 2000 5 functions of his office, whether arising from infirmity of mind or body or any other cause, or for misconduct. [Margin: Remuneration and expenses of Board members.]