(1) The Academy Executive Committee may from time to time, in accordance with this section, make bylaws for—
(a) the regulation, management, and advantage of the Academy Executive Committee, and for furthering the object of the Academy Executive Committee:
and may, from time to time, amend or revoke such bylaws.
(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Academy bylaws may—
(a) impose, or provide for the imposition of, a levy on Fellows, for the purpose of providing funds to advance the objects of the Academy Executive Committee, which levy may be in addition to any levy imposed under section 26(2)(b):
(c) provide for the grant of awards, medals, and prizes to persons who, in the opinion of the Academy Executive Committee, are worthy of them by reason of any research, investigation, or other work in the area of science, technology, or the humanities.
(3) An Academy bylaw does not come into force until it has been approved,—
(4) An Academy bylaw is approved under subsection (3)(a) if, and only if, a majority of not less than two-thirds of the valid votes cast in the ballot favour the bylaw.
(5) Subsections (3) and (4) apply in relation to any amendment or revocation of any Academy bylaw.
(6) In the event that there is any conflict between the rules and the Academy bylaws, the rules prevail.
Section 39 heading: amended, on 3 March 2012, by section 20(1) of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 1).
Section 39(1): amended, on 3 March 2012, by section 20(2) of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 1).
Section 39(1)(a): amended, on 3 March 2012, by section 20(2) of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 1).
Section 39(1)(c): amended, on 3 March 2012, by section 20(2) of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 1).
Section 39(1)(d): amended, on 3 March 2012, by section 20(2) of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 1).
Section 39(2)(a): amended, on 3 March 2012, by section 20(2) of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 1).
Section 39(2)(c): amended, on 3 March 2012, by section 20(2) of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 1).
Section 39(2)(c): amended, on 3 March 2012, by section 20(3) of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 1).