Section 9, The National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act, 2001

(1) The Chairman and the members of the Board referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (2) of section 8 shall hold office for not more than two terms of three years each. (2) The Chairman or a member of the Board 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 functions of his office, whether arising from infirmity of mind or body or any other cause, or for misconduct. (3) Any vacancy occurring in the office of the Chairman or any member of the Board referred to in subsection (2), either by death, termination or otherwise, may be filled by the appointment in like manner of another person to serve for the unexpired term of the Chairman or member concerned. [Margin: Remuneration and expenses of Board members.]