148.5. The regional county municipality shall designate the chairman of the committee from among its members. The first paragraph of section 148.4, adapted as required, applies to the chairman.
The chairman shall cease to hold office upon the expiry of his term or upon being replaced, ceasing to be a member of the committee or resigning from the office of chairman.
The chairman may resign by transmitting a signed resignation to the regional county municipality. The resignation takes effect on its date of receipt.