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INDEPENDENT POLICE COMPLAINTS COUNCIL ORDINANCE—SCHEDULE 1 :(a) is to be appointed for a term not exceeding 2 years; and
 * (b) is eligible for reappointment for a further term or terms not exceeding 2 years each.

3. Resignation of Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and appointed members

(1) The Chairman, a Vice-Chairman or an appointed member may resign from office by giving notice in writing to the Chief Executive.

(2) The resignation under subsection (1) takes effect on the date the Chief Executive receives the notice or the date specified in the notice (whichever is the later).

4. Removal of Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and appointed members

The Chief Executive may by notice in writing remove the Chairman, a Vice-Chairman or an appointed member from office if the Chief Executive is satisfied that the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or appointed member (as the case may be) is unable or unfit to perform his functions due to permanent incapacity or other sufficient cause.

5. Acting appointment

The Chief Executive may appoint any person to act as the Chairman, a Vice-Chairman or an appointed member if—
 * (a) the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or appointed member (as the case may be) is precluded by illness, absence from Hong Kong or any other cause from performing his functions; or
 * (b) the office of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or appointed member (as the case may be) is vacant pending a new appointment or reappointment.

6. Fees and allowances to Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and appointed members

The Council may pay the Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and appointed members such fees and allowances as the Chief Executive may determine.