Academy of Science of South Africa, 2001 (Act No. 67 of 2001)5. Composition of Academy |
| (1) | There is only one category of Members of the Academy, but a Member may become an emeritus Member from the beginning of the year in which the Member turns 70 years of age. |
| (2) | A Member of the Academy is a person who can be expected by the Academy to significantly assist the Academy in achieving its objectives. |
| (3) | The criterion for election to Membership of the Academy is significant achievement in the pursuit, advancement or application of science. |
| (4) | New candidates for Membership of the Academy are proposed and recommended at least once a year by means of a prescribed certificate signed by not less than four Members, at least two of whom have personal knowledge and understanding of the scientific work and significant contribution to science of the candidate. |
| (5) | The certificate must contain a draft citation explaining why the election of the candidate to Membership of the Academy would further the objectives of the Academy. |
| (6) | The certificate must be accompanied by a prescribed statement from the candidate indicating the candidate's willingness to be considered for election to Membership of the Academy, together with a curriculum vitae. |
| (7) | The Council of the Academy must annually evaluate, in terms of the prescribed criteria for Membership, all new candidates and candidates brought forward from a previous year. |
| (8) | Existing Members of the Academy will be required, in a secret ballot, to cast votes that are either for or against every candidate passed by the Council. |
[Section 5(8) substituted by section 13(a) of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2020), GG43829, dated 22 October 2020 - effective 01 April 2021]
| (9) | Members of the Academy who do not vote are regarded as having recorded neutral votes. |
| (10) | [Section 5(10) deleted by section 13(b) of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2020), GG43829, dated 22 October 2020 - effective 01 April 2021] |
| (10A) | A candidate in each discipline group is considered for membership if the majority of votes received are in his or her favour. |
[Section 5(10A) inserted by section 13(c) of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2020), GG43829, dated 22 October 2020 - effective 01 April 2021]
| (10B) | The Council, subject to subsection (10A), must decide on candidates to be elected members of the Academy. |
Section 5(10B) inserted by section 13(c) of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2020), GG43829, dated 22 October 2020 - effective 01 April 2021]
| (11) | [Section 5(11) deleted by section 13(d) of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2020), GG43829, dated 22 October 2020 - effective 01 April 2021] |
| (12) | [Section 5(12) deleted by section 13(d) of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2020), GG43829, dated 22 October 2020 - effective 01 April 2021] |
| (13) | An unsuccessful candidate or a Member who had his or her Membership terminated may appeal to the Appeal Committee in the prescribed manner. |
[Section 5(13) substituted by section 13(e) of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2020), GG43829, dated 22 October 2020 - effective 01 April 2021]
| (14) | A Member whose conduct has in the opinion of the Council brought the Academy into disrepute may be required to appear before the Council to be dealt with in the manner prescribed. |
[Section 5 substituted by section 5 of Act No. 16 of 2011]