[Rev. 2012] Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation CAP. 62B SCHEDULE [Section 7(1).] PROVISIONS AS TO THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD 1. Tenure of office Any member of the Board, other than an ex officio member shall, subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for a single term of six years, on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment, and shall not be eligible for reappointment. 2. Vacation of office A member of the Board, other than an ex officio member, may— (a) at any time resign from office by notice in writing to— (i) in the case of the chairperson, the President; and (ii) in any other case, the Cabinet Secretary; or (b) be removed from office by the Cabinet Secretary if the member— (i) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without the permission of the chairperson; (ii) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months or to a fine exceeding ten thousand shillings; (iii) is convicted of an offence involving dishonesty or fraud, or an offence under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act; (iv) is adjudged bankrupt or enters into a composition scheme or arrangement with his creditors; (v) is incapacitated by prolonged physical or mental illness or is deemed otherwise unfit to discharge his duties as a member of the Board; or (vi) fails to comply with the provisions of this Act relating to disclosure. 3. Meetings (1) The Board shall meet not less than four times in every financial year and not more than four months shall elapse between the date of one meeting and the date of the next meeting. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (1), the chairperson may, and upon requisition in writing by at least five members shall, convene a special meeting of the Board at any time for the transaction of the business of the Board. (3) Unless three quarters of the total members of the Board otherwise agree, at least fourteen days’ written notice of every meeting of the Board shall be given to every member of the Board. (4) The quorum for the conduct of the business of the Board shall be five members including the chairperson or the person presiding. P35 - 13 [Issue 1]