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(1) The Chairman of a Standing Committee, [other than that of a Standing Committee for Finance] may, unless sooner resigns, hold office as such so long as he continues as a member of that Committee. (2) Where a vacancy occurs in the office of a Chairman referred to in sub-section (1), the Standing Committee shall at its next meeting, elect a member to be its Chairman. (3) A member elected under sub-section (2) shall hold office for the remaining term of office of the person in whose place he was elected. (4) Where a vacancy occurs in the office of Chairman [of a Standing Committee for Finance], a member chosen by the members of that Committee from among themselves shall act as Chairman until a person to fill the vacancy is elected. Substituted for "other than that of a Standing Committee for Taxation, Finance and Accounts" by Act 14 of 1999, w.e.f. 24-3-1999. Substituted for "of a Standing Committee for Taxation, Finance and Accounts" by Act 14 of 1999, w.e.f. 24-3-1999.