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(1) Where an appointed or elected member, other than a member elected by the Council, is absent from the country for a continuous period of twelve months, the office of that member becomes vacant at the end of that period.

(2) Where the office of an appointed or elected member becomes vacant by death or resignation, or by virtue of subsection (1), a successor shall be appointed or elected in the same manner to serve for the remainder of the term of office.

(3) Where an appointed or elected member is temporarily absent from the country, a substitute may be appointed or elected in the same manner to act during that member’s absence.

(4) An appointment or election may be made in anticipation of the vacation of office or temporary absence of a member.

(5) A member shall not hold office under more than one provision of section 11 of this Act and if a person is appointed or elected under more than one provision, that person shall choose one of those provisions under which to hold office and shall notify the Council and another person shall be appointed or elected under the other provision.