The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Act 2003

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Fellows by Special Election.

27.— (1) Subject to the following subsections of this section, the Council shall have the power to elect a new and distinct category of Fellow to the body politic and corporate of the College.

(2) A Fellow elected under this section shall enjoy the same rights as other persons part of the body politic and corporate except as otherwise provided for in the subsections of this section.

(3) A Fellow elected under this section shall be called or known by the name and style of “FELLOW BY SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND”.

(4) A Fellow elected under this section shall not be entitled to vote in any elections.

(5) A Fellow elected under this section shall not be eligible to hold the office of President, Vice-President or Member of the Council.

(6) A Fellow elected under this section shall, before he or she shall be so elected make and subscribe to the following declaration and affirmation:

“I, A.B., do solemnly and sincerely declare that I will observe and be obedient to the Charters, Statutes, Bye-Laws, and Ordinances of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and that I will, to the utmost of my power, endeavour to promote the reputation, honour, and dignity of the said College.”.