[Rev. 2014] Copyright CAP. 130 50. Application to works made before commencement of Act (1) This Act shall apply to— (a) works, performances, sound recordings and broadcasts made prior to the commencement of this Act, where the term of protection had not expired under the former Act or under the legislation of the country of origin of such works; (b) performances, sound recordings or broadcasts that are to be protected under an international treaty to which Kenya is a party. (2) This Act shall not affect contracts on works, performances, sound recordings and broadcasts concluded before the commencement of this Act. 51. Abrogation of common law rights No copyright or right in the nature of copyright shall subsist otherwise than by virtue of this Act or of some other enactment in that behalf. 52. Repeal of Cap. 130 and savings (1) The Copyright Act is repealed: Provided that any regulation or other instrument made or issued thereunder and having effect before the commencement of this Act shall continue to have effect as if such regulation or other instrument were made or issued under this Act. (2) In this Part— “former Act” means the Copyright Act repealed by this section. SCHEDULE [Section 8.] PROVISIONS AS TO THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE BOARD 1. Tenure of office The chairman or a member of the Board other than an ex officio member shall, subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for a period of three years, on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment, but shall be eligible for re-appointment. 2. Vacation of office The chairman or a member other than an ex officio member may— (a) at any time resign from office by notice in writing to the Minister; (b) be removed from office by the Minister on the recommendation of the Board if the member— (i) has been absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without the permission of the Board; C40 - 33 [Issue 3]