The members of the State Council shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
(2) The members of the State Council shall assist the President in the conduct of State affairs and, as constituents of the State Council, shall deliberate on State affairs.
(3) The Prime Minister may recommend to the President the removal of a member of the State Council from office.
(4) No member of the military shall be appointed a member of the State Council unless he/she is retired from active duty.