Section 5, The Statistics Act, 2002

(1) The Chairman and the members of the Council referred to in paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 4 shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. (2) A person shall cease to be a member of the Council 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; 6 No. 13 Statistics Act 2002 (d) if he is convicted and sentenced for an offence which involves fraud and dishonesty; (e) if he fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Council without reasonable cause; (f) if he resigns his office by written notice to the Minister. [Margin: Remuneration of members of Council.]