The South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession (SACLAP) was established in 2001 as a statutory Council in terms of Section 2 of the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession Act – Act 45

SACLAP COUNCIL- as per Section 3 - Section 7 of the Act

The SACLAP Council is made up of 10 individuals consisting of six registered professionals, two professionals in the service of the State, and two members of the public. All Council members are appointed by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure. The term of office of the current Council runs from 2022 to 2026