3 (1) The Council of the Association is continued and shall be the governing body and board of directors of the Association and shall manage and administer its affairs.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (1). Composition of Council (2) The Council shall be composed of, (a)  not fewer than fifteen and not more than twenty persons who are members of the Association and who are elected by the members of the Association as provided by the regulations; (b)  not fewer than five and not more than seven persons who are members of the Association and who are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council; (c)  not fewer than three and not more than five persons who are not members of the governing body of a self-regulating licensing body under any other Act or licensed under this Act and who are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council; and (d)  the holders of offices prescribed by the regulations who are not members of the Council under clause (a), (b) or (c).  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (2). Same (3) No person shall be elected or appointed to the Council unless he or she, (a)  is a citizen of Canada or has the status of a permanent resident of Canada; and (b)  is resident in Ontario.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (4). Remuneration of lay members (4) The persons appointed under clause (2) (c) shall be paid, out of the money appropriated therefor by the Legislature, such expenses and remuneration as is determined by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (4). Term of office of appointed members (5) In each year, the persons to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall be appointed for one year, two year or three year terms in order that one-third, or as near thereto as possible, shall be appointed in each year.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (5). Deemed reappointment (5.1) On the expiry of a term referred to in subsection (5), the person whose term expired is deemed to have been reappointed until his or her successor takes office.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (5). Qualifications to vote (6) Every member of the Association who is not in default of payment of an annual fee prescribed by the by-laws is qualified to vote at an election of members of the Council.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (6). Officers (7) The Association shall have the officers provided for by the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (7). Registrar and staff (8) The Council shall appoint during pleasure a Registrar, who shall be a member of the Association, and may appoint one or more deputy registrars who shall have the powers of the Registrar for the purposes of this Act, and may appoint such other persons as are from time to time necessary or desirable in the opinion of the Council to perform the work of the Association.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (8); 2001, c. 9, Sched. B, s. 11 (3). Role of Registrar (8.1) The Registrar is responsible for the administration of the Association and reports to the Council.  2001, c. 9, Sched. B, s. 11 (4). Quorum (9) A majority of the members of the Council constitutes a quorum.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (9). Vacancies (10) Where one or more vacancies occur in the membership of the Council, the members remaining in office constitute the Council so long as their number is not fewer than a quorum.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (10). Filling of vacancy (11) A vacancy on the Council caused by the death, resignation, removal or incapacity to act of an elected member of the Council shall be filled as soon as practicable by a member of the Association, (a)  where a quorum of the Council remains in office, appointed by the majority of the Council, and the member so appointed shall be deemed to be an elected member of the Council; or (b)  where no quorum of the Council remains in office, elected in accordance with the regulations, and the member so appointed or elected shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the member whose office he or she is elected or appointed to fill.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (11). Meetings of Council (12) The Council shall meet at least four times a year.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.28, s. 3 (12). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 9, Sched. B, s. 11 (3, 4) - 28/02/2003 2010, c. 16, Sched. 2, s. 5 (4, 5) - 25/10/2010