Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act 16 of 2011

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16 of 2011

The Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act 16 of 2011 aims:

  • to amend the Scientific Researclt Council Act, 1988, so as:
    • to amend certain definitions and insert certain new definitions;
    • to provide for the term of office of the board members;
    • to correct certain references; to effect certain technical corrections;
    • to delete certain inappropriate or obsolete provisions;
  • to amend the National Advisory Council on Innovation Act, 1997, so as:
    • to amend certain definitions and insert certain new definitions;
    • to provide for the appointment of an independent chief executive omcer;
    • to effect certain technical corrections;
  • to amend the National Research Foundation Act, 1998, so as:
    • to amend certain definitions and insert certain new definitions;
    • to correct certain references; to provide for the term of office and disqualification of board members;
    • to effect certain technical corrections;
  • to amend the Academy of Science of South Africa Act , 2001, so as:
    • to amend and insert certain new definitions;
    • to provide for election of certain officials of the CouncU and the Academy;
    • to effect certain technical corrections;
  • to amend the Africa Institute of South Africa Act, 2001, so as:
    • to amend certain definitions;
    • to make provision for the term of office of the board members;
    • to correct certain references; to effect certain technical corrections;
  • to amend the Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003, so as:
    • to amend certain definitions;
    • to correct certain references;
    • to effect certain technical corrections; and
  • to provide for matters connected therewith.


Commencement

5 December 2011

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