In the case of more than one nomination being received, the nomination will be decided by an election. All members of the Academy in that country will be eligible to vote. The council will elect by simple majority a president, an honorary treasurer, an honorary secretary, and two members in the executive board, to hold office for three years. The offices of president, honorary treasurer and honorary secretary may be renewed once for another three year period. Other posts may be renewed, subject to election by Council.
All nominations require the support of a second council member and the agreement of the nominee.
The second will act as deputy for these tasks. This appointment is subject to the prior approval of the council and will be at no financial cost to the Academy. The discussions at the meetings will be conducted in English. The Honorary Secretary will keep minutes of each council meeting in English. The meetings will be held twice a year in venues to be decided by the council.