Singapore legislation

Clause 2

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill

Clause 2

Amendment of Article 105

Article 105 of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (referred to in this Act as the Constitution) is amended —

(a)

by deleting the word “nine” in clause (1) and substituting the word “eleven”;

(b)

by deleting clause (3) and substituting the following clauses: —“(3) The President may, from time to time, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, appoint one or more Deputy Chairmen from among the members of the Public Service Commission.(3A) Before tendering his advice as to the appointment under clause (3) of a Deputy Chairman, the Prime Minister shall consult the Chairman of the Public Service Commission.(3B) Every Deputy Chairman appointed under clause (3) shall hold office for such period as may be specified in the terms of his appointment and shall cease to be Deputy Chairman if he ceases to be a member of the Public Service Commission.”; and

(c)

by deleting the words “the Deputy Chairman” in clause (5) and substituting the words “one of the Deputy Chairmen”.