(1) A member of a co-management board will be appointed on conditions determined by the Minister and for a term not exceeding 4 years as specified in the instrument of appointment and, at the expiration of a term of appointment, is eligible for reappointment.
(2) The Minister may remove a member of a co-management board from office—
(a) for breach of, or non-compliance with, a condition of appointment; or
(b) for misconduct; or
(c) for failure or incapacity to carry out official duties satisfactorily.
(3) However, the Minister may only remove a member of a co-management board who is a member nominated by the relevant nominating body after consultation with the nominating body.
(4) The office of a member of a co-management board becomes vacant if the member—
(a) dies; or
(b) completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or
(c) resigns by written notice to the Minister; or
(d) ceases to satisfy the qualification by virtue of which the member was eligible for appointment to the board; or
(e) is removed from office under subregulation (2)
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(5) If a casual vacancy occurs in the office of a member of a co-management board, the Minister may appoint a suitable person (including a person who was a deputy to a member) to fill the vacancy, and that person will hold office for the balance of the term of his or her predecessor.