Singapore legislation

Clause 3

of Maintenance of Religious Harmony Bill

Clause 3

Establishment of Presidential Council for Religious Harmony

(1)

There shall be a Presidential Council for Religious Harmony comprising a chairman and not more than 15 other members who are either representatives of the major religions in Singapore or are persons who, in the opinion of the Presidential Council, have distinguished themselves in public service or community relations in Singapore.

(2)

The chairman and every member of the Council shall be appointed by the President, on the advice of the Presidential Council, for a period not exceeding 3 years and shall be eligible for reappointment.

(3)

The President may at any time revoke the appointment of the chairman or any member of the Council and may, on the advice of the Presidential Council, appoint any person to fill any vacancy which may arise in the Council for any reason whatsoever.