8. Resignation and cession of Trustee.- (1) A trustee other than ex- officio Trustees, may resign his office by a letter addressed to the Chairperson and his office shall become vacant from the date on which the resignation is accepted by the Chairperson. (2) If a Trustee other than an ex-officio Trustee fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board, without obtaining leave of absence from the President, he shall cease to be a Trustee, provided that the Board may of its own motion or on an application made by such Trustee in this behalf restore a Trustee to his office if it is satisfied that there were reasonable grounds for the absence. | 