Social Protection Act

13. Vacancy

Edition: 2025-08-05 · In force

The office of the Chairperson or a member of the Board shall become vacant if the holder—

(a)dies;

(b)resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the appointing authority; or

(c)is removed from office on any of the following grounds that the office holder—

(i)has been adjudged bankrupt or has entered into a composition scheme or arrangement with his creditors;

(ii)has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without permission of the Board;

(iii)is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the functions of the office;

(iv)contravenes Chapter Six of the Constitution;

(v)has been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months; or

(vi)is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness.