Singapore legislation
Section 3
Section 3
Establishment of Contact Lens Practitioners Board
(1)
There is hereby established a body to be known as the Contact Lens Practitioners Board which shall consist of the following members, all of whom shall be appointed by the Authority:
a registered medical practitioner with specialist qualification in ophthalmology, who shall be the chairman;
2 members who are registered contact lens practitioners;
2 members who are registered medical practitioners with specialist qualifications in ophthalmology; and
2 members of the academic staff of any institution in Singapore which conducts a course of instruction in optometry or contact lens practice.
(2)
The Authority may give to the Board such directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the exercise and performance by the Board of its functions and powers, and the Board shall give effect to any such direction.
(3)
The Schedule shall apply to the Board, its members and proceedings.