Term of office of members and other provisions regarding members

(1) The Chairman, unless appointed ex-officio, shall hold office for three years: Provided that his term of office may be determined earlier by the State Government, by notification in the Official Gazette. (2) The Member-Secretary shall hold office for such period as the State Government may by order specify. (3) A person appointed as member under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 4 shall hold office for three years: Provided that, he shall cease to be a member— (a) if he ceases to be the elected head of the local body concerned, or (b) if his term is determined earlier by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette. (4) A person appointed as member under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 4 shall hold office for three years: Provided that, his term of office may be determined earlier by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette. (5) The members shall be eligible for reappointment. (6) Any member may at any time resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the State Government, and on such resignation being accepted, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.