The term of office for members of both colleges is five years, renewable once.
For each of the two colleges, the difference between the number of women and men among the appointed members may not be greater than one.
In the event of a vacancy in the membership of one of the colleges for any reason whatsoever, as determined by its Chairman, a person of the same sex shall be appointed to replace the member for the remainder of the term of office. This term of office is not taken into account for the purposes of the first paragraph.