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(1) The term of office of the Village Council shall be five years from the date of the first meeting as appointed by the Government after the dection of the members, unless dissolved earlier under section 68: · Provided that the Governor may, if he is satisfied that circumstances exist which render the holding of election, as provided, impracticable, , ~X.tend the term for a period not exceeding one year. · (2) Notwithstanding anythin~:. contained in sub-section (l) above, the President or the Vice President of a Village Council shall cease to hold office as such forthwith if he, for any reason, ceases to be a member. (3). Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section ( l) or sub-section (2) above, th':: term of the Village Council shall be co-terminus with the General Council.