Singapore legislation

Clause 15

of National Environment Agency Bill

Clause 15

Delegation of powers

(1)

The Agency may, from time to time, in respect of a specified matter or class of matters, by writing, delegate to a member, officer or committee of the Agency any of its powers under this Act or under any other written law, except —

(a)

the power of delegation conferred by this section; and

(b)

the power to make any subsidiary legislation.

(2)

Every member, officer or committee purporting to act pursuant to a delegation under this section shall, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be presumed to be acting in accordance with the terms of the delegation.

(3)

A delegation under this section shall be revocable at will, and no delegated person shall prevent the exercise of any power, function or duty by the Agency.