7(1)If a vacancy occurs during the term of office of a member, that position may be filled by an appointment made by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, in accordance with subsections 5(2) and (3), for the remainder of the term of that member.

7(2)If the member whose vacancy is filled under subsection (1) is a co-chair, the Council shall appoint from among themselves another co-chair.

7(3)A vacancy on the Council does not impair the capacity of the Council to act.