Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

10.   Tenure of Office of Council Members

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    (1)   The Minister shall appoint members nominated to the Council by instrument in writing for a period not exceeding 3 years and a member so appointed is eligible for reappointment on the expiration of his or her period of office.

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    (2)   The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Chairperson or any other nominated member of the Council who—

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      (a)     becomes of unsound mind or incapable of carrying out his or her duties;

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      (b)     becomes bankrupt or compounds with, or suspends payments to his or her creditors;

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      (c)     is convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment;

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      (d)     is convicted of any offence involving dishonesty;

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      (e)     is guilty of misconduct in relation to his or her duties;

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      (f)     is absent, except on leave granted by the Council, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Council; or

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      (g)     fails to carry out any of the functions conferred or imposed on him or her under this Act.