31.2. A local committee shall be composed of not fewer than three nor more than seven members. They shall be chosen for a period determined in accordance with the custom of that community by and from among the adults who are current or former beneficiaries of the programme. However, one member may be designated by the band council within the meaning of the Cree-Naskapi (of Québec) Act (Statutes of Canada 1984, chapter 18) from among its members.
Notwithstanding the expiration of their terms, the members shall remain in office until they are replaced or reappointed.