Singapore legislation

Clause 4

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill

Clause 4

Amendment of Article 17

Article 17 of the Constitution is amended —

(a)

by deleting the words “and shall exercise and perform such powers and functions as are conferred on the President by this Constitution and any other written law” in clause (1); and

(b)

by deleting clauses (2) and (3) and substituting the following clauses:“(2) In addition to being the Head of State, it is also the function of the President to safeguard the reserves of Singapore and the integrity of the Public Services of Singapore, and the President is to perform this function according to the provisions of this Constitution mentioned in clause (3).(3) The provisions mentioned by clause (2) are the provisions in Articles 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37B, 37C and 154A and Part XI that authorise the President to act in his discretion.(4) The President may exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as are conferred on the President by this Constitution and any other written law.”.

Clause 4 — Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill