Singapore legislation

Clause 88

of Legal Profession Bill

Clause 88

Appointment of Inquiry Committee

(1)

At the first meeting of the Council held after the 1st day in January in any year, the Council shall appoint an Inquiry Committee comprising five members or former members of the Council of whom three shall constitute a quorum.

(2)

Each Inquiry Committee shall hold office until the next Inquiry Committee is appointed.

(3)

The Inquiry Committee may act notwithstanding any vacancy in their body and, in case of a vacancy, the Council may appoint a member or former member of the Council to fill the vacancy.

(4)

The Inquiry Committee shall meet from time to time for the dispatch of business and, subject to any rules made by the Council may regulate the convening, notice, place, management and adjournment of such meetings, the appointment of a chairman, the mode of deciding questions, and generally the transaction and management of business.