Singapore legislation
Section 28
of Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004
Section 28
Authorised nominating bodies
(1)
The Minister may —
upon the application of any person, authorise the person to appoint adjudicators and undertake such other functions or duties as may be imposed under this Act, subject to such terms and conditions as the Minister may think fit; and
withdraw any such authorisation.
(2)
The Minister may limit the number of persons who may, for the time being, be authorised under subsection (1).
(3)
An authorised nominating body must provide the Minister with such information or documents as the Minister may request from time to time in relation to the activities of the authorised nominating body or its register of adjudicators established under subsection (4)(a), including but not limited to information as to the fees charged by the authorised nominating body or by the persons on its register of adjudicators for any service provided under or by virtue of this Act.
(4)
An authorised nominating body must, in relation to its authorisation under subsection (1) —
establish and maintain a register of adjudicators;
establish and administer codes of conduct or practice;
provide training for the persons who are on the register of adjudicators;
establish a schedule of fees for adjudication services provided under or by virtue of this Act, including an adjudicator’s fees;
facilitate the conduct of adjudications under this Act, including the establishing of rules therefor not inconsistent with this Act or any other written law, and provide general administrative support therefor; (f)abide by any regulations that the Minister may prescribe; and
undertake such other functions or duties as may be imposed under this Act or as may be directed by the Minister.