Singapore legislation
Section 11
Section 11
Limit to effect of directions
(1)
A direction under section 4 or 5 must not be inconsistent with this Act or any other written law.
(2)
A direction under section 4 or 5 is not binding on a Singapore public sector agency to the extent (if any) to which it would impede or affect the performance of —
a statutorily independent function of the Singapore public sector agency; or
a quasi-judicial function of the Singapore public sector agency or any of its officers in relation to a particular matter.
(3)
This Part does not authorise any Minister to direct a Singapore public sector agency, or any member or officer of a public body, or any public officer, requiring —
the performance or non‑performance of a particular act or the bringing about of a particular result, in respect of a particular person or persons; or
the making of an employment decision relating to a particular individual.
(4)
However, subsection (3) does not prevent a Minister from giving a direction under the Government Procurement Act 1997.
(5)
In this section, “employment decision” means an administrative decision relating to the employment of an individual, including —
the appointment, promotion, transfer, remuneration or benefits of employment;
the termination of an individual’s employment; and
the taking of disciplinary action against an employee.