Singapore legislation
Section 67
Section 67
Constitution of Pilotage Committee
(1)
The Pilotage Committee consists of —
the Port Master who is the chairperson of the Committee; and
at least 4 other persons, 3 of whom must have, in the opinion of the Authority, knowledge of or experience in nautical matters.
(2)
A member of the Pilotage Committee holds office for such term, not exceeding 3 years, as the Authority may specify in its appointment and is eligible for re‑appointment.
(3)
At any meeting of the Committee, 3 members of the Pilotage Committee form a quorum.
(4)
The chairperson of the Pilotage Committee presides at all meetings of the Committee.
(5)
If the chairperson is absent from a meeting or any part of the meeting, a member elected by the members of the Pilotage Committee present, presides in the chairperson’s place.
(6)
The chairperson or member presiding at any meeting of the Pilotage Committee has a vote and, in the case of an equality of votes, a second or casting vote.
(7)
Members of the Pilotage Committee may be paid, out of the funds of the Authority, such fees and allowances as the Authority may determine.
(8)
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Authority may make rules for the purpose of regulating the meetings and proceedings of the Pilotage Committee.