Singapore legislation
Section 26
Section 26
Appointment of Registrar, Assistant Registrars and Deputy Registrars
(1)
The Minister may appoint any public officer either by name or office to be the Registrar of Marriages or an Assistant Registrar of Marriages for the purposes of this Act.
(2)
The Minister may appoint by name or office such number of Deputy Registrars as may be necessary for the purposes of this Act.
(3)
The Minister may appoint by name or office such other officers as may be necessary for carrying this Part into effect.
(4)
The Registrar and every Assistant Registrar and Deputy Registrar appointed under this section are deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code 1871.