Rule 38. Term of office of members of the Board

(1) The term of office of the Chairperson or a member, as the case may be, shall be five years commencing from the date of his appointment or nomination, as the case may be, under sub-section (6) of section 42:

Provided that such Chairperson or a member shall, notwithstanding the expiry of the said period of five years, continue to hold office until his successor is appointed or nominated, as the case may be.

(2) An independent member of the Board nominated to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office for the remaining period of the term of office of the member in whose place he is nominated.

(3) The official members of the Board shall hold office till they are replaced by respective such other official members.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rules (1), (2), and (3), the members of the Board shall hold office during the pleasure of the State Government.