Term of office

Term of office:

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a member of the Council, other than an ex-officio member, shall hold office for a term of five years from the date of his election or nomination, as the case may be.
2. (2) An ex-officio member shall hold office so long as he holds the office by virtue of which he is a member of the Council.
3. (3) A member shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
4. (4) A member whose term of office has expired shall be eligible for re-election or re-nomination.