Independent Broadcasting Authority [No. 17 of 2002 343 (2) On the expiration of the period for which a member is appointed, the member shall continue to hold office until the member's successor is appointed but in no case shall such further period exceed three months. (3) The office of a member shall become vacant — (a) upon resignation; (b) upon the death of the member; (c) if that member without good cause or approval of the Chairperson is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board of which that member had notice; (d) if that member is adjudged bankrupt; (e) if the member is declared to be of unsound mind; or (f) if the member is convicted by any court of an offence involving dishonesty. (4) A member may resign from office by giving one month's notice in writing to the Minister. (5) Whenever the office of a member becomes vacant before the expiry of the term of office the Minister may, on the recommendation of the appointments committee and subject to ratification by the National Assembly, appoint another member in place of the member who vacates office but such member shall hold office only for the unexpired part of the term. 11. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Board may regulate its own procedure. (2) The Board shall meet for the initial transaction of business at such place and time as the Chairperson may determine, and thereafter the Board shall meet for the transaction of business at least once in three months at such places and at such times as the Board may determine. (3) Upon giving notice of not less than fourteen days, a meeting of the Board may be called by the Chairperson and shall be called if not less than one third of the members so request in writing: Provided that if the urgency of any particular matter does not permit the giving of such notice, a special meeting may be called upon giving a shorter notice. (4) There shall preside at any meeting of the Board — (a) the Chairperson; or Proceedings o f Board