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(2)

A notice of resignation given under subsection

(1) shall take effect -

(a)

on the date on which the notice is received by

the Governor; or

(b)

where a later date is specified in the notice, on

such later date.

Non-

attendance.

8. If an elected Member fails throughout a period of

3 consecutive months in the same session of the Legislative

Council to attend any sitting thereof he shall, unless the

failure was due to some reason excused by the Governor,

cease to hold office as an elected Member.

Casual vacancies.

9.

The office of an elected Member shall become

vacant where

(a) he becomes disqualified from holding office

under section 6(2);

(b)

he resigns under section 7;

(c) he ceases to hold office under section 8;

(d)

he becomes disqualified from holding office as an

elected Member under section 21;