Legal Practice Act, 2014 (Act No. 28 of 2014)Chapter 2 : South African Legal Practice CouncilPart 1 : Establishment, powers and functions of South African Legal Practice Council13. 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. |