Clause 52

by deleting the definition of “Chief Executive” in section 2(1) and substituting the following definition:“ “Chief Executive” means the Chief Executive of the Authority, and includes any individual acting in that capacity;”;

by deleting the words “section 13(5)” in the definition of “inspector” in section 2(1) and substituting the words “section 13(3)”;

by repealing section 11 and substituting the following section:“Directions by Minister

by deleting subsections (1) to (5) of section 13 and substituting the following subsections:“(1) There must be a Chief Executive of the Authority, whose appointment, removal, discipline and promotion must be in accordance with the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018.(2) The Authority may, subject to the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018, appoint an individual to act temporarily as the Chief Executive during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Executive —

is absent from duty or Singapore; or

is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.(3) The Authority may, subject to the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018, appoint and employ, on such terms and conditions as it may determine, such other officers, employees, consultants, inspectors and agents as may be necessary for the effective performance of its functions.”;

by deleting the words “any court or under” in section 190(1) and substituting the words “any court or where required or allowed by”;

by inserting, immediately after the words “Subject to the provisions of this Act” in paragraph 14(8) of the First Schedule, the words “and the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018”; and

by repealing sections 12(4), 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31, and paragraph 12 of the First Schedule.