9. (1) The Chairman and an appointed Director shall hold office for such period and on such terms and conditions as the Government may determine.

(2) An elected Director shall hold office for a term of two years and continue in office after the expiry of his term until his successor is elected, and shall be eligible for re-election.

(3) A casual vacancy in the office of an elected Director shall be filled by election and a person elected to fill such vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired period of the term of his predecessor:

Provided that it shall not be necessary to fill a casual vacancy in the office. of an elected Director for a period of less than three months.