(1) Where the chairman of the Commission or the chairman of a Regional Lands Commission dies, resigns or is removed from office or is by reason of illness unable to perform the functions of office, the members of the Commission or of the Regional Lands Commission shall elect one of their number to act as chairman until the chairman is able to perform the functions of office or until a new chairman is appointed.

(2) Where a member of the Commission or of a Regional Lands Commission dies, resigns or otherwise ceases to hold office, or is by reason of illness or any other sufficient cause unable to perform the functions of office, the President or the Minister may appoint another person to act until the member is able to resume the performance of the functions of office or until a new member is appointed.

(3) Where a person is elected as chairman or appointed a member to fill a vacancy that person shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the previous chairman or member and is eligible, subject to the Constitution and this Act, for reappointment, reelection or renomination.