The Actuaries Act, 2006
17. President,
Vice-President and Honorary Secretary. -
1.
The
Council shall, at its first meeting, elect three of its members from amongst
persons referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 12, to be
respectively the President, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary thereof, and
as often as the office of the President, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary
falls vacant, the Council shall choose one of the member in the same manner:
Provided that the Chairperson of the Council of the Actuarial Society shall
continue to hold such office as President after the commencement of this Act,
until such time as a President is elected under the provisions of this
sub-section.
2.
The
President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Council.
3.
The
President, the Vice-President or the Honorary Secretary shall hold office for a
period of two years from the date on which he is chosen provided that he
continues to be a member of the Council.
4.
The
President and the Vice-President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his
term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
5.
In
the event of occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the President, the
Vice-President shall act as the President until a new President is elected in
accordance with the provisions of this section to fill such vacancy and enters
upon his office.
6.
When
the President is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or
any other cause, the Vice-President shall discharge his functions until the
President resumes his duties.