(1) Subject to the provisions of these rules, the term of office of a member, other than an official member, shall be normally two years commencing from the date of his appointment or nomination, as the case may be, under sub-section (1) of section 42:
Provided that such a member shall, notwithstanding the expiry of the said period of two years, continue to hold office until his successor is appointed or nominated, as the case may be.
(2) A member representing employers or employees or independent persons 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 the other official members appointed in their place.
(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.
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