Singapore legislation

Clause 15

of Singapore Workforce Development 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 any member, officer or committee of the Agency or any of its agent (including the Government) 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.