(1) The chairperson of the Board shall notify the Minister of vacancies that occur in the membership of the Board within one month of the occurrence of the vacancy.

(2) The President on being notified of a vacancy shall request the appropriate body to nominate another person for appointment.

(3) Where the vacant position is that of the chairperson, the Minister shall notify the President who shall in consultation with the Council of State appoint a new chairperson.

(4) Where a person is appointed to fill a vacancy, that person shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the previous member and shall subject to the provisions of this Act be eligible for re-appointment.