Singapore legislation
Section 3
Section 3
Establishment and membership of Board
(1)
A body called the Singapore Nursing Board is established, which is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal.
(2)
The Board consists of the following members:
the Director of Medical Services or his or her representative;
the Director-General of Education or his or her representative;
the Chief Nursing Officer;
14 other members to be appointed by the Minister, of whom at least —
9 must be registered or enrolled nurses with at least 5 years’ experience in the practice of nursing; and
2 must be registered midwives with at least 5 years’ experience in the practice of midwifery.
(3)
Only a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore may be appointed as a member.
(4)
An appointed member holds office for a term of 3 years or such shorter period as the Minister may in any case determine, and is eligible for re‑appointment at the end of his or her term of office.