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(1) The members of the Council shall, at the first meeting after every periodical reconstitution, elect a Vice- President from among themselves in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) The Vice-President shall hold office for the period mentioned in section 11: Provided that a Vice-President shall cease to hold office if he ceases to be a member of the Council. (3) If the Vice-President dies or resigns his office or ceases to hold office, the members of the Council shall elect, from among 'themselves, another Vice-President in such manner as may be prescribed and such Vice-President shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the previous Vice-President whose office he fills.