Singapore legislation
Clause 4
Clause 4
Functions of Council
(1)
The functions of the Council shall be —
(a)
to consider and report to the Minister on matters affecting the maintenance of religious harmony in Singapore which are referred to the Council by the Minister or by Parliament; and
(b)
to consider and make recommendations on orders referred to the Council by the Minister under section 11.
(2)
The Council shall have the power to appoint a Secretary to the Council and such other officers as may be required to enable the Council to carry out its functions under this Act.
(3)
The Council may, subject to the provisions of this Act, regulate its own procedure.