Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members

Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and Members

1. (1) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and every Member shall hold office for a period of three years from the date on which they assume office: Provided that the Government may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, remove the Chairperson or any Member from the office before the expiry of their term.
2. (2) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or a Member may, by writing under their hand addressed to the Government, resign from their office.
3. (3) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members shall be paid such honorarium and allowances as may be prescribed.
4. (4) The Government shall provide the Commission with such officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission under this Act.
5. (5) The offices of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members shall be honorary but they shall be entitled to such facilities, as may be provided by the Government, for the effective discharge of their functions.