Clause 76

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

by inserting, immediately after section 7, the following section:“Directions by Minister7A. The Minister may give to the Authority any direction under section 5 of the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018.”;

by deleting the words “, except the power of delegation conferred by this section” in section 8(2);

by repealing section 9 and substituting the following section:“Chief Executive, officers and employees, etc.9.—

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 and agents as may be necessary for the effective performance of its functions.”;

by inserting, immediately after the words “the members of the Authority” in section 13(1)(a), the words “and the remuneration of the auditor of the Authority”;

by repealing section 18 and substituting the following section:“Financial year

by deleting the words “any court or under” in section 41(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 of the First Schedule, the words “and the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018”;

by deleting the words “or by any contravention of paragraph 10 by any member” in paragraph 15 of the First Schedule; and

by repealing sections 8(3), 11 and 43, paragraph 10 of the First Schedule, and the Third Schedule.