ACT
To provide for the promotion of research in the field of human sciences in order to
improve understanding of social conditions and the process of social change; to
provide for the continued existence of the Human Sciences Research Council; and
to provide for matters connected therewith.
PREAMBLE
SINCE it is necessary to promote human science research of the highest quality in
South Africa in order to improve understanding of social conditions and the pro
cesses of social change;
AND SINCE members of the South African human sciences community are obliged
to engage with their colleagues elsewhere in Africa and the rest of the world through
networks and joint programmes of research on pressing social issues relevant to
human welfare and prosperity,
B
E IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa,
as follows:—
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
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Definitions
Continued existence of Human Sciences Research Council
Objects of Council
Functions of Council
Board of Council
Remuneration
Meetings of Board
Committees of Board
Governance committee
Chief executive officer of Council
Employees of Council
Transfer or secondment of certain persons to or from employ of Council