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(2) Nothing in subsection (1)(fa) shall prevent the appointment as an appointed member of a person disqualified under subsection (1)(fa) if under the Mental Health Ordinance it is subsequently found that his unsoundness of mind has ceased. (Added 9 of 1986 s. 4)
Qualifications for appointment as member
11. Any person, unless disqualified by virtue of this Ordinance or any other enactment, shall be qualified for appointment as a member if he---
(a) is entitled to be and is registered as an elector under the Electoral Provisions Ordinance (Cap. 367); and
(b) has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for the 10 years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
Eligibility for reappointment
(Replaced 44 of 1981 s. 7)
12. A person ceasing to be an appointed member shall, unless he is not qualified or is disqualified, be eligible to be again appointed as a member.
(Replaced 44 of 1981 s. 7)
Saving
13. The acts and proceedings of any member acting as such shall, notwithstanding his want of qualification or disqualification, be as valid and effectual as if he had been qualified.
Non-acceptance of office
(Replaced 44 of 1981 s. 7)
14. (1) A person may decline to accept office as an appointed, elected or representative member by giving notice in writing to the Secretary at any time before his term of office commences.
(2) If a person gives the Secretary notice of non-acceptance of office as a member, the Secretary shall publish the notice in the Gazette and the person shall be disqualified from holding office from the date of publication in the Gazette but may be reappointed or elected at a subsequent election.
Resignation of a member
(Replaced 84 of 1988 s. 8)
15. (1) A member may at any time resign his office by giving notice in writing under his hand to the Chairman or Secretary.
(2) A notice of resignation given under subsection (1) shall take effect-
(a) upon the date specified in the notice, which date shall not be earlier than the date of the receipt of the notice by the Chairman or Secretary;
or
(b) if no such date is specified in the notice, then upon receipt of the notice by the Chairman or Secretary.
(Amended 9 of 1986 s. 6)
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