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or\n\n    **—** an independent body entrusted with the appointment under Member State law.\n2. <a id=\"p-2\"></a>Each member shall have the qualifications, experience and skills, in particular in the area of the protection of [personal data](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/gdpr/personal-data), required to perform its duties and exercise its powers.\n3. <a id=\"p-3\"></a>The duties of a member shall end in the event of the expiry of the term of office, resignation or compulsory retirement, in accordance with the law of the Member State concerned.\n4. <a id=\"p-4\"></a>A member shall be dismissed only in cases of serious misconduct or if the member no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of the duties.\n\n***\n\n[Chapter VI — Independent supervisory authorities](../chapters/vi.md) · [← Article 52](52.md) · [Article 54 →](54.md)\n"}