President, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary
Section 17 of the Actuaries Act, 2006 deals with president, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary. 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 Honora The Act came into force on 10 Nov 2006.
(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.
Section 17, The Actuaries Act, 2006 (Act 35 of 2006).
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Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Actuaries Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Actuaries Act is headed "President, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary". 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 Honora
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Actuaries Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Actuaries Act 2006 17, section 17 Actuaries Act 2006, section 17 of the Actuaries Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 17 of the Actuaries Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 12 (Composition of Council of Institute), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Actuaries-Election to the council rules, 2008 (2008).
When did Section 17 of the Actuaries Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Actuaries Act, cited as Actuaries Act 2006 17, came into force on 10 Nov 2006, having been enacted on 27 Aug 2006. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions500 words
- 12. Composition of Council of Institute453 words
- 22. Finances of Council384 words
- 6. Entry of names in register381 words
- 19. Functions of Council380 words
- 56. Power to make regulations372 words
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