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| (1) The Chairman of the Board shall be appointed by the Minister. |
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| (2) if the Chairman is, by reason of illness or absence from Sri Lanka, temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office, the Minister may appoint another person to act In his place. |
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| (3) The Minister may, for reasons assigned, terminate the appointment of the Chairman. |
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| (4) The Chairman may at any time resign from the office of Chairman by a letter addressed to the Minister. Such resignation shall take effect upon it being accepted by the Minister in writing. |
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| (5) Subject to the provisions of subsections (3) and (4), the term of office of the Chairman shall be three years. |
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| (6) The Chairman shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, and shall subject to the direction and control of the Board, be charged with the administration and management of the affairs of the Authority. |
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