Singapore legislation

Clause 7

of Health Sciences Authority Bill

Clause 7

Term of office of members

(1)

A member of the Authority (including the Chairman) shall hold office on such conditions and for such term not exceeding 3 years as the Minister shall specify in his appointment, and may from time to time be re-appointed.

(2)

Any member of the Authority may resign from his office at any time by giving not less than one month’s notice in writing to the Minister.

(3)

The Minister may at any time revoke the appointment of any member as he considers necessary in the interest of the effective performance of the functions of the Authority under this Act, or in the public interest.

(4)

If a member dies or resigns or has his appointment revoked, the Minister may appoint any person to fill the vacancy for the residue of the term for which the vacating member was appointed.

(5)

The Authority shall pay to the Chairman and other members of the Authority, out of the funds of the Authority, such salaries, fees and allowances as the Minister may, from time to time, determine.