Southern Sudan Research Council Act Act 2 9. CHAPTER VI 2007 THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN SUDAN RESEARCH COUNCIL Composition of the Governing Council. (1) The Governing Council shall be the highest policy making body of the Council, and shall consist of the following— (a) The Chairperson; (b) The Secretary General as an ex-officio member; (c) Chairpersons of Education, Research, Science and Technology, and Development, Economy and Finance Committees of the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly; (d) five members representing academic and research institutions; (e) six members representing relevant Ministries and public institutions; (f) two members representing the Chamber of Commerce and private sector networks; and (g) two members representing civil society networks. (2) The Chairperson and the Governing Council members shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly for a tenure of five years. (3) After its formation and completion of its initial tenure, the Governing Council shall be appointed by the President with the recommendation of the Council and approval by the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly. 9