10Companions
Section 12(1) is repealed and the following subsection substituted:
“(1) The Council may from time to time elect, as a Companion, any person who, in the opinion of the Council has—
“(a) shown outstanding leadership in science, technology, or the humanities; or
“(b) made eminent or sustained contributions to the promotion and advancement in New Zealand of science, technology, or the humanities.”
11Honorary Members
Section 16(1) is amended by omitting “science or technology” and substituting “science, technology, or the humanities”.
12Honorary Fellows
(1) Section 17 is amended by omitting “Academy Council” in each place where it appears and substituting in each case “Academy Executive Committee”.
(2) Section 17(1)(b) is amended by omitting “science or technology” and substituting “science, technology, or the humanities”.
13Revocation of membership or fellowship
Section 18(2) is amended by omitting “Academy Council” and substituting “Academy Executive Committee”.
14Elected Councillors
Section 22 is amended by repealing subsections (4) and (5) and substituting the following subsection:
“(4) No person may hold office as an elected Councillor for more than 6 consecutive years.”
15New section 23 substituted
Section 23 is repealed and the following section substituted:
“23Appointed Councillor
“(1) The Regional Constituent Organisations are, between them, entitled to appoint 1 Councillor.
