Singapore legislation
Section 9
Section 9
Composition of committee of inquiry
(1)
A committee of inquiry consists of one or more persons who must be appointed by the Minister.
(2)
Where a committee of inquiry consists of more than one person, the Minister must appoint one of the members to be the chairperson.
(3)
Where a committee of inquiry consists of one member only, the member is vested with the powers of a chairperson.
(4)
Every member of a committee of inquiry appointed under this section is deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code 1871.