Singapore legislation

Section 7

of COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SECURITY CORPORATION ACT

Section 7

Functions and powers of Corporation

Amended by13/9613/96

(1)

The functions of the Corporation shall be —

(a)

to provide guards and escorts for the protection of persons and property; (b)to provide such other security services as the Corporation may determine; and

(c)

to assist the Singapore Police Force in the maintenance of law and order and any department of the Government and statutory board in the discharge of their duties and functions under any written law.

Amended by13/96

(2)

The Corporation shall have power to do anything for the purpose of the discharge of its functions under this Act or which is incidental or conducive to the discharge of those functions and, in particular, may —

(a)

at the request of the Commissioner, any department of the Government or statutory board, carry out such functions and duties of the Singapore Police Force, department of the Government or statutory board;

(b)

act in combination or association with other persons or organisations for the discharge of any of its functions;

(c)

promote the carrying on of any activities for the discharge of its functions by other persons or organisations;

(d)

purchase, lease or obtain by exchange or other means any land and premises required for the discharge of its functions under this Act;

(e)

enter into any contract;

(f)

receive for services rendered by the Corporation commissions, fees and other payments;

(g)

with the written approval of the Minister, form or participate in the formation of a company or companies or enter into any joint venture or partnership in Singapore or elsewhere;

(h)

with the written approval of the Minister, subscribe to stocks, shares, bonds or debentures of a company or corporation;

(i)

with the written approval of the Minister, grant loans to any company in which the Corporation or any of its subsidiary companies holds any shares;

(j)

provide training for persons employed whether by the Corporation or otherwise for the provision of security services, and training for guard dogs and other animals;

(k)

provide consultancy services on all matters relating to security including fire safety and computer security systems;

(l)

supply, install and maintain security systems including fire safety and computer security systems;

(m)

grant loans to the employees and officers of the Corporation for any purpose specifically approved by the Corporation;

(n)

award scholarships and study grants to the employees of the Corporation including prospective employees of the Corporation;

(o)

provide recreational facilities for the employees and officers of the Corporation; and

(p)

carry on all such other activities as may appear to the Corporation necessary, advantageous or convenient for it to carry on for or in connection with the discharge of its functions under this Act.

Amended by13/96
Section 7 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SECURITY CORPORATION ACT