Section 14 — Duration and dissolution of the Council

(1)The duration of any Council constituted under this Act shall be 5[four years] from the date of its first meeting.

(2)Notwithstanding the expiration of the duration of a Council (hereafter in this sub-section referred to as the former Council), the former Council shall continue to exercise its functions under this Act until a new Council is constituted in accordance with the provisions of this Act and on such constitution the former Council shall stand dissolved.