Clause 13

The Board shall, with the approval of the Minister, appoint and employ a General Manager who shall, subject to the directions of the Board on matters of policy, be charged with the direction of the business of the Board, its administration and organisation, and the administrative control of its employees. Before granting such approval, the Minister shall consult the Public Service Commission.

The Board shall, with the approval of the Minister, also appoint and employ a Chief Financial Officer, a Chief Electrical Engineer, a Chief Water Engineer and a Chief Gas Engineer. Before granting such approval, the Minister shall consult the Public Service Commission.

A person appointed to any post specified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall not be removed from office without the consent of the Minister. Before giving such consent, the Minister shall consult the Public Service Commission.

If a person appointed to any such post is temporarily absent from Singapore or temporarily incapacitated by illness or for any other reason temporarily unable to perform his duties, another person may be appointed by the Board to act in his place during such temporary absence or other incapacity.