Gambling Control Act

9. Vacancy in the Board

Edition: 2025-08-12 · In force

(1)The office of the Chairperson or a member of the Board appointed under section (1) (a), (e) and (f) shall become vacant if the holder—

(a)dies;

(b)resigns from office by notice in writing, in case of the Chairperson, to the President and, in case of a member, to the Cabinet Secretary;

(c)is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months;

(d)has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without a notice to the Chairperson; or

(e)is removed in accordance with subsection (2).

(2)A member of the Board may be removed from office for—

(a)violation of the Constitution or any other law;

(b)gross misconduct, whether in the performance of the functions of the office of a member or otherwise;

(c)physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of the office of a member;

(d)incompetence; or

(e)bankruptcy.

(3)The Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that any vacancy in the Board is filled as soon as practicable in accordance with the provisions of the Act.