Singapore legislation
Section 11
Section 11
Functions of Board
(1)
The functions of the Board are —
to encourage, promote, facilitate and assist in the establishment, development and expansion of the computer services industry in Singapore;
to plan, promote, develop, implement and coordinate computer data processing for Government ministries, departments and agencies;
to advise the Government on national needs and policies in respect of computer data processing;
to establish and maintain standards of computer systems education and training in Singapore;
to install and maintain computer systems to be used for such purposes as the Board thinks fit;
to provide consultancy and advisory services concerning computer data processing;
to provide facilities for the training of persons for any purpose connected with the computer services industry;
to do anything for the purpose of advancing the skill and knowledge of its employees or of other persons engaged in the computer services industry; and
to promote research into matters and activities relating to computer technology and services.
(2)
The Minister may, after consultation with the Board or otherwise, give such directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and the Board shall give effect to any such directions.