Singapore legislation
Clause 12
Clause 12
Membership disqualification
(1)
In appointing members, the Minister must have regard to whether the members will collectively possess the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to assist the Authority to perform its functions effectively.
(2)
The following individuals are disqualified to be or from being a member:
a Judge or judicial officer;
an undischarged bankrupt;
an individual who has been sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 6 months or more, and has not received a free pardon;
an individual who is —
disqualified under section 154(1) of the Companies Act (Cap. 50) from acting as a director, or taking part (directly or indirectly) in the management, of a company during the period of disqualification in that section; or
disqualified by a court order (under section 149(1), 149A(1) or 154(2) of the Companies Act) from being a director or in any way (directly or indirectly) being concerned in, or taking part in, the management of a company during the period of disqualification in the court order;
an individual who lacks capacity in respect of his or her duties as a member within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A), or in respect of whom an order is made under section 10 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act (Cap. 178A).