Statistics Act, 1999 (Act No. 6 of 1999)9. Tenure of members of Council |
| (1) | The members of the Council hold office for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Minister determines in respect of each such member. |
| (2) | An appointed member of the Council vacates office if— |
| (a) | he or she resigns after giving 30 days notice in writing to the Minister; |
| (b) | the period of his or her appointment expires; or |
| (c) | his or her membership is terminated in terms of subsection (3). |
| (3) | The Minister may, after consultation with the Cabinet, terminate the membership of any or all of the appointed members of the Council for reasons which are just and fair. |
| (4) | A person whose membership of the Council has terminated, is eligible for reappointment. |
| (5) | A vacancy on the Council must be filled in accordance with section 8(2) and (3). |
| (6) | No deficiency in the number of members of the Council affects any decision taken at a meeting in terms of section 10(5) if at least one third of the appointed members were present at that meeting. |