13. Forfeiture of seat by member
If any member of the local authority—
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(a) becomes bankrupt; or
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(b) is absent from any 3 consecutive meetings of the local authority without leave of the Chairman; or
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(c) is absent from Saint Lucia for more than 30 days without leave of the Chairman; or
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(d) is in any part of Her Majesty's dominions or in any territory under Her Majesty's protection convicted of perjury or sentenced to death or penal servitude or imprisonment for a term exceeding 12 months,
he or she shall cease to be a member of the local authority and his or her seat shall thereupon become vacant and a notification of the facts and circumstances of such vacancy shall be published in the Gazette and in the case of a nominated member, sent to the Governor General.