Resignation of members

(1) A member may resign his membership, in writing, under his hand addressed to the Chairperson and a seat shall become vacant on its acceptance by him. (2) A person nominated by the Administrator under clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 9 may resign in writing under his hand addressed to the Administrator, through the Chairperson, and he shall cease to represent in the Municipality on the acceptance of his resignation by the Administrator. (3) If for a period of sixty days a member or a person nominated by the Administrator under clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 9, is without permission of the Municipality absent from all meetings thereof the Municipality may declare his seat vacant. Provided that in computing the said period of sixty days no account shall be taken of any period during which the Municipality is adjourned for more than four consecutive days. Provided further that he shall be eligible for re-election, if otherwise qualified. (4) If a member becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 12, his seat shall thereupon become vacant.