The Freedom of Information Bill, 2012 Powers of the chairperson. 12. (1) The chairperson shall, within seven days of the appointment of the members, convene the first meeting of the Commission at which the members shall elect the vice-chairperson of the Commission from amongst the members. (2) The chairperson shall— (a) preside over all meetings of the Commission; (b) be the spokesperson for the Commission; and (c) supervise and direct the work of the Commission. (3) If the office of chairperson become vacant or if the chairperson is unable to exercise the powers or perform the functions of his office owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the vice-chairperson shall exercise those powers or perform those functions. Tenure of office. 13. (1) The chairperson and members of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of six years and are not eligible for reappointment. (2) The chairperson and members of the Commission shall serve on a full-time basis. Vacancy of office of chairperson and members. 14. (1) The office of the chairperson or a member of the Commission shall become vacant if the holder— (a) dies; (b) by notice in writing addressed to the President resigns from office; (c) is removed from office under any of the circumstances specified in Article 251 and Chapter Six of the Constitution. (2) The President shall notify every resignation, vacancy or termination in the Gazette within seven days. 14