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of residence outside of New Zealand, expiration of term of service, or otherwise shall be filled in accordance with this procedure. The five members specified in {b) and (V) of the last preceding paragraph shall be resident in New Zealand and, subject to removal as hereinbefore provided, shall serve from the time of their appointment until the succeeding December 31 next following such appointment. They shall be eligible for reappointment. The Directors shall serve without compensation, but the Foundation is authorized to pay the necessary expenses of the Directors in attending meetings of the Board. Article 6 The Board shall adopt such by-laws and appoint such committees as it shall deem necessary for the conduct of the affairs of the Foundation. Article 7 Reports as directed by the Secretary of State of the United States of America shall be made annually on the activities of the Foundation to the Secretary of State of the United States of America and the Government of New Zealand. Article 8 The principal office of the Foundation shall be in Wellington, but meetings of the Board and any of its committees may be held in such other places as the Board may from time to time determine, and the activities of any of the Foundation's officers or staff may be carried on at such places as may be approved by the Board. Article 9 The Board may appoint an Executive Officer and determine his salary and term of service, provided however, that in the event it is found to be impracticable for the Board to secure an appointee acceptable to the Chairman, the Government of the United States of America may provide an Executive Officer and such assistants as may be deemed necessary to ensure the effective operation of the programme. The Executive Officer shall be responsible for the direction and supervision of the Board's programmes and activities in accordance with the Board's resolutions and directives. In his absence or disability, the Board may appoint a substitute for such time as it deems necessary or desirable.