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Article 8 Casual vacancies

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(1)

A casual vacancy arising amongst the Commissioners appointed under article 5 or article 7(3) above shall, unless it is not reasonably practicable to do so, be filled by the appointment of a commissioner by the Commissioners, and any such appointment shall be made in accordance with article 5 above.

(2)

A commissioner appointed to fill a casual vacancy under this article shall hold office (unless he previously dies, or otherwise ceases to be a member) during the remainder of the term for which the member whom he replaces was appointed.