Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)25. Recognition of voluntary associations |
| (1) | The council must, within 90 days from the date of its first meeting, submit the framework for the requirements for recognition of a voluntary association to the CBE for approval. |
| (2) | Any voluntary association may apply to the council to be recognised as such. |
| (3) | The council may, if the voluntary association complies with the requirements determined in terms of section 14(d), recognise that association and issue it with a certificate of recognition. |
| (4) | A certificate of recognition is valid for a period of five years from the date of issue. |
| (5) | A voluntary association must display its certificate of recognition in a prominent place at its head office. |
| (6) | The recognition of a voluntary association lapses— |
| (a) | if that association no longer complies with the requirements contemplated in section 14(d); or |
| (b) | at the expiry of the five-year period referred to in subsection (4). |
| (7) | A voluntary association must, at least three months prior to the expiry of its recognition, apply in the prescribed manner to the council for the renewal thereof. |
| (8) | A voluntary association whose recognition has lapsed must, within 30 days from the date on which it is so directed in writing by the council, return its certificate of recognition. |