203 than 90 days to the Minister, with a simultaneous copy of the notice to the Board. (5) The Minister may, by written notice, suspend a member against whom an investigation by a tribunal has been set up or criminal proceedings are instituted for an offence in respect of which a sentence of imprisonment may be imposed. (6) A member shall vacate office, and that office shall become vacant - (a) if the member becomes disqualified under the terms of this Act; (b) (c) if the member is declared insolvent; if the member is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board without a valid excuse; (d) upon termination of the services of the member in accordance with this Act; (e) upon dismissal; (69) upon conviction of the member for a criminal offence; and (g) if the member or an immediate relative of the member acquires a direct interest in a licensee or becomes a holder of a licence. Filling of vacancies 9. Ww Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Board, other than in respect of the Chief Executive Officer, either due to the death, resignation or removal from office of a member, the Minister shall, pursuant to section 6(5) and (6) appoint a person to take the place of such a member. (2) Where 3 or more members have recused themselves with regard to anyone or more pending matters, or where 3 or more members have