Singapore legislation
Section 30
Section 30
Establishment of Anti-Dumping Tribunal
(1)
There is established an Anti-Dumping Tribunal to perform the functions specified in sections 13 and 27.
(2)
The Minister is to appoint the Chairperson of the Tribunal and not more than 2 other persons as members of the Tribunal.
(3)
The Chairperson and members of the Tribunal hold office for such period not exceeding 3 years as may be determined by the Minister and are eligible for re‑appointment.
(4)
The Minister is to determine the remuneration and other terms and conditions of the appointment of the Chairperson and members of the Tribunal.
(5)
No person may be appointed or continue to hold office as a member of the Tribunal if he or she —
has a mental disorder and is incapable of managing himself or herself or his or her affairs;
is an undischarged bankrupt or has made any arrangement or composition with his or her creditors; or
is convicted of an offence involving dishonesty, fraud or moral turpitude and has not received a free pardon.
(6)
The Chairperson or any member of the Tribunal may at any time resign from his or her office by giving written notice to the Minister.
(7)
The Chairperson and members of the Tribunal are deemed to be public servants for the purposes of the Penal Code 1871.
(8)
The Tribunal must review the evidence on the record to ascertain whether there is substantial evidence on the record to support the Minister’s decision.
(9)
In any review —
the procedure to be followed is within the Tribunal’s discretion; and
the Tribunal —
is not bound to act in a formal manner; and
is not bound by the rules of evidence.
(10)
The Tribunal has powers to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions under this Act.
(11)
The Minister may make such rules as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of enabling the Tribunal to carry out its functions and, in particular, may make rules to provide for the constitution, officers and proceedings of the Tribunal.
(12)
In this section, “Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for law.