8Appointment and tenure
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(1)The winning candidate in an election under section 6 for the position of senior lay member of the governing body of a higher education institution is to be appointed to the position by the governing body.
(2)An appointment to the position is for the period specified in rules made by the governing body, but the period of such an appointment may be extended in accordance with the rules.
(3)The position cannot be filled otherwise than by an appointment made by virtue of this section.