Singapore legislation
Clause 8
Clause 8
MediShield Life Council
(1)
A MediShield Life Council is established, comprising the following members, all of whom are to be appointed by the Minister:
a Chairperson;
a Deputy Chairperson; (c)at least 2 and not more than 15 other individuals.
(2)
In addition to the functions and powers conferred on the Council by other provisions of this Act, the Council also has the following functions:
to make recommendations to the Minister on policy and scheme parameters to ensure that the Scheme provides effective protection for citizens and permanent residents of Singapore in an affordable and sustainable manner;
to review the administration of the Scheme to ensure alignment with the directions of the Council;
to advise the Minister on matters related to the investment of the Fund, and any other matters related to the Scheme or the Fund as the Minister may direct.
(3)
The terms and conditions of the appointment of the members of the Council are to be determined by the Minister.
(4)
The Council may appoint from amongst its own members or from other persons who are not members such number of committees as the Council thinks fit for purposes which, in the opinion of the Council, would be better managed by means of such committees.
(5)
Unless otherwise provided by or under this Act, the Council may determine the procedure to be adopted by the Council for the purposes of this Act.