8. Without prejudice to sections 5(2) and 9, the appointment of any member of the Board determines —
(a)
upon his death;
(b)
if he resigns his appointment, by writing addressed to the Minister through the Secretary of the Board;
(c)
if he is absent from Singapore, without written permission from the Chairman, for a period exceeding 3 months; or
(d)
if he is declared a bankrupt.