Act 2 Southern Sudan Research Council Act (d) work closely with the Secretary General; 2007 (e) represent the Council in dealing with other institutions; and (f) carry out any other duties, exercise powers and perform functions as shall be assigned by the Governing Council. 12. Loss of Membership. A Governing Council member shall cease to be a member if— (a) he or she dies; (b) he or she is convicted of criminal act of dishonesty or moral turpitude; (c) he or she becomes incapable by reason of mental disorder, illness or serious injury; (d) he or she resigns his or her office by written notice to the Chairperson and accepted by the Council; (e) absent without notice for three consecutive meetings without any convincing reason; and (f) in the opinion of the Governing Council it appears that the member in question is acting in a manner detrimental or prejudicial to the well being of the Council. CHAPTER V 13. The Secretariat. THE SECRETARIAT The day to day general management of the affairs of the Council shall be carried out by the Secretariat which shall be the highest executive body of the Council. 11