Singapore legislation

Section 5

Functions and powers of University

The functions of the University shall include —

(a)

the provision in Singapore of educational facilities at university standards for persons enrolled therein;

(b)

the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of research and scholarship; and

(c)

the conferring and awarding of degrees, diplomas and certificates, including honorary degrees and other distinctions.

The University may, for the purpose of discharging its functions —

(a)

provide such facilities for its students as it considers desirable;

(b)

institute professorships, lectureships and other posts and offices and make appointments thereto;

(c)

regulate conditions of service of officers and employees of the University, including schemes of service, salary scales, leave and discipline;

(d)

provide for pension or superannuation or provident fund schemes for the benefit of officers or employees of the University;

(e)

fix, demand and receive fees and other charges;

(f)

promote the formation of or acquire any interest in any undertaking; and

(g)

do all such things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of its functions and powers.