Section 22. Term of office

(1)- The Chairman of a Jal Sansthan, unless appointed ex officio, shall hold office for three years unless his term is determined earlier by the State Government, by notification in the Gazette, and shall be eligible for reappointment. (2)- A member nominated under clause (e) of Section 20 shall, unless his term is determined earlier by the State Government, by notification in the Gazette, hold office for a period of three years or until the expiry of his term of office as elected member of the local body concerned, whichever is earlier. (3)- The member appointed under clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 20 shall hold office on such terms and conditions as the State Government by order specify. (4)- The Chairman or any other member of a Jal Sansthan may at any time by writing under his hand addressed to the State Government resign his office, and on such resignation being accepted he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.