(1) The term of office of every member of the Executive Council shall be for a period of three years from the date of his nomination:
     Provided that the term of office of an ex officio member shall continue so long as he holds the office by virtue of which he is a member.
     (2) The term of office of a member nominated to fill a casual vacancy shall be for the remainder of the term of the member in whose place he has been nominated.
     (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, an out-going member shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, continue in office until another person is nominated as a member in his place or until the expiry of one year, whichever is earlier.
     (4) The members of the Executive Council, other than ex officio members, shall be paid such travelling and other allowances as may be provided by the Statutes.