Singapore legislation
Clause 18
Clause 18
Repeal and re-enactment of section 49 and new section 49A
Section 49 of the principal Act is repealed and the following sections substituted therefor:“Street and Building Names Board49.—
There shall be established a Street and Building Names Board (referred to in this Part as the SBNB) consisting of a Chairman and not less than 2 other members all of whom shall be appointed by the Minister.(2) It shall be the function and duty of the SBNB to determine the name by which any building, estate or street shall be known, or to alter the name of any building, estate or street.(3) The Chairman and the other members of the SBNB shall hold office for such period as may be determined by the Minister and shall be eligible for re-appointment.(4) The Minister may, without assigning any reason, remove from office any member of the SBNB.(5) All matters coming before the SBNB at any meeting shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present, and in the event of an equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a casting vote.(6) Any person aggrieved by any decision of the SBNB may, within 21 days of the date of the written notice of the decision, apply in writing to the SBNB to review the decision, stating the grounds on which his application is based.(7) Any person who is dissatisfied with the decision of the SBNB after a review under subsection (6) may, within 21 days of the date of the written notice of the decision, appeal in writing to the Minister stating the grounds on which his appeal is based.(8) The Minister may confirm, vary or rescind the decision referred to him under subsection (7) and the Minister’s decision shall be final.Name of building, estate or street49A. The Comptroller may cause the name of any building, estate or street to be painted, or otherwise marked, in a conspicuous position on any house, building or erection in or near that building, estate or street, and from time to time alter or renew the name.”.