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 * (j) is otherwise, in the opinion of the Chief Executive, unable or unfit to perform the functions of a member.

(2) If a member is removed from office under this section, the Chief Executive must give that member notice in writing informing the member of his or her removal from office.

(3) In this section—

“officer” (高級人員) means—
 * (a) in relation to a corporation, a director, manager or company secretary of the corporation, and any other person involved in the management of the corporation; and
 * (b) in relation to an undertaking (other than a corporation or partnership), any member of the governing body of that undertaking.

6. Vacancy in office of member

The office of a member becomes vacant if the member—
 * (a) dies;
 * (b) completes a term of office and is not reappointed;
 * (c) resigns from office by written notice of resignation given to the Chief Executive; or
 * (d) is removed from office by the Chief Executive under section 5 of this Schedule.

7. Filling of vacancy

(1) If the office of a member becomes vacant, the Chief Executive may appoint a suitable person to fill the vacancy.

(2) A person appointed to fill a vacancy under this section holds office for the term that is specified in the member’s letter of appointment and that term may extend beyond the remainder of the term of the member whose office became vacant.

8. Chairperson

(1) The Chief Executive is to appoint one of the members of the Commission (other than a member who is a public officer) to be the Chairperson of the Commission.

(2) The Chairperson may, at any time, resign from that office by giving written notice of resignation to the Chief Executive.