Singapore legislation
Clause 4
Clause 4
Establishment of Optometrists and Opticians Board
(1)
There shall be established a body to be called the Optometrists and Opticians Board, which shall consist of not less than 10 and not more than 12 members appointed by the Minister, of whom —
at least 2 shall be optometrists;
at least 2 shall be opticians;
at least one shall be an ophthalmologist;
one shall be the Director or his representative;
one shall be the Director-General of Education or his representative; and
at least one shall be a person who is neither an optometrist, an optician nor a medical practitioner, to represent the interests of persons receiving optometry and opticianry services.
(2)
Every member shall hold office for a term not exceeding 3 years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(3)
The Minister may, at any time, revoke the appointment of any member (other than a member in subsection (1)(d) or (e)) without assigning any reason.