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Legal Practice Act, 2014 (Act No. 28 of 2014)

Chapter 2 : South African Legal Practice Council

Part 1 : Establishment, powers and functions of South African Legal Practice Council

13. Vacancies in Council and filling thereof

 

(1) A vacancy in the Council occurs when—
(a) the term of office of a member expires or terminates as contemplated in section 11;
(b) a member dies;
(c) a member is removed from office as contemplated in section 12; or
(d) the resignation of a member takes effect.

 

(2) A vacancy must be filled as soon as practicably possible in accordance with the provisions of section 7.

 

(3) Any person appointed to fill a vacancy holds office for the unexpired portion of the term of the vacating member.

 

(4) No decision taken by the Council or act performed under the authority of the Council is invalid merely by reason of a vacancy on the Council, if the decision was taken or the act was authorised, subject to sections 16 and 17.