Singapore legislation

Clause 29

of Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill

Clause 29

Eligibility criteria for adjudicators

(1)

A person is eligible to be on the register of adjudicators established under section 28(4)(a) if the person is an individual with such qualifications, expertise or experience as may be prescribed.

(2)

A person is not eligible to be an adjudicator in relation to a contract —

(a)

if the person is a party to the contract, or is otherwise related to a party to the contract in such manner as may be prescribed; or

(b)

if there exists such circumstances as may be prescribed.

(3)

A person who is in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in any contract or other matter which relates to an adjudication application referred to him by the authorised nominating body under section 14 or 18 shall immediately disclose the nature of his interest to the authorised nominating body.