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 Sections 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 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