16. Chief executive officer, other officers and employees, etc.
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There must be a chief executive officer of the Agency, whose appointment, removal, discipline and promotion must be in accordance with the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018.
chief executive officer
“chief executive officer” means the chief executive of the Agency, and includes any individual acting in that capacity;
The Agency may, subject to the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018, appoint an individual to act temporarily as the chief executive officer during any period, or during all periods, when the chief executive officer —
Agency
“Agency” means the Agency for Science, Technology and Research established under section 3;
is absent from duty or Singapore; or
is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
The Agency may, subject to the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018, appoint and employ, on such terms and conditions as it may determine, such other officers, employees, consultants and agents as may be necessary for the effective performance of its functions.