Singapore legislation

Clause 26

of Town Councils Bill

Clause 26

Meetings

(1)

A Town Council shall meet at such times as may be laid down in its standing orders and may adjourn from time to time.

(2)

The Chairman may at any time summon a meeting of the Town Council.

(3)

The Chairman shall, on a requisition signed by not less than two-thirds of the members of the Town Council to that effect, summon a meeting of the Town Council within 7 days of receiving such requisition.

(4)

Notice of a meeting shall be given by the Secretary to each member of the Town Council at least two clear days before the day of each meeting, except in the case of an emergency meeting when as long a notice as possible shall be given.

(5)

Accidental omission to give a notice to any member of the Town Council under subsection (4) shall not affect the validity of a meeting.