Bill fixes National Trust members' tenure at three years

It also requires the government to start the appointment process for new members at least six months before the current term ends.

Who it concerns: The Chairperson and Members of the Board of the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities, and the Central Government.

What the bill does

• Removes the provision allowing the Chairperson or Members to continue in office until a successor is appointed, fixing their term at three years.
• Requires the Central Government to initiate the appointment process for the Chairperson or Members at least six months before their term expires.
• Allows the Central Government to direct an officer of appropriate level to perform the functions of the Chairperson in case of a casual vacancy until the post is filled.
• Changes the resignation rule so that a Chairperson continues in office only until their resignation is accepted by the Central Government, rather than until a successor is appointed.

Also in the document

• The Bill is an amendment to the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999.
• The Statement of Objects and Reasons notes that previous provisions allowed officials to remain in office for an indefinite period if a suitable successor could not be found.