Section 6, The Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2001

(1) The Chairman and other members of the Board other than the ex-officio members shall hold office for a period of two years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of two years only. (2) Members of the Board except the Director-General shall be entitled to such allowances as the Minister may, after consulting the Minister for finance determine. (3) A person shall cease to be a member of the Board if after his appointment he— (a) is employed by the Company; (b) becomes bankrupt; (c) becomes unsound of mind; (d) fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board without reasonable cause as recognised by the Board; or (e) resigns his office by written notice to the Minister. (4) Where the Chairman is absent or is for good reason temporarily unable to perform his functions, the Board shall appoint one of its members to act as chairman. 6 No. 6 The Sierra Leone Water Company Act 2001 (5) The Board may co-opt any person to act as adviser on any matter being deliberated upon by it but such person shall not vote on any issue for decision by the Board. [Margin: Proceedings of Board not invalidated.]