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Any member other than an ex-officio members shall be appointed by the Government ordinarily for a term of five years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment for a second term: Provided that the Government may, in exceptional circumstances for reasons to be recorded in writing, by notification in the Official Gazette, extend the term of such member for another period not exceeding six months. Meetings of the Council.