Section 3, The Environment Protection Act, 2000

(1) The Board shall comprise— (a) a chairman who has considerable knowledge and experience in environmental matters; and (b) twelve other persons. (2) The chairman and other members of the Board shall be appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament. (3) A member of the Board including the chairman shall hold office for a term of three years and may be re-appointed. (4) The chairman or any other member of the Board may resign his office by written notice to the Minister and may be removed from office by a Tribunal for inability to discharge the functions of his office. (5) A Tribunal shall be constituted by the Minister and shall consist of a chairman and two other persons. (6) A Tribunal shall regulate the procedure for its sittings; but the member of the Board concerned shall be heard before any decision is taken by the Board concerning such person. [Margin: Functions of the Board.]