Singapore legislation
Clause 15
Clause 15
Delegation of powers
(1)
The Board 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 Board or agent any of its functions or powers under this Act or under any other written law, except —
the power of delegation conferred by this section; and
the power to make any subsidiary legislation.
(2)
Every member, officer, committee or agent 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 or the performance of any function or duty by the Board.