Singapore legislation

Clause 4

of Veterinary Practice Bill

Clause 4

Establishment of Veterinary Council

(1)

A body called the Veterinary Council is established, which consists of members appointed by the Minister.

(2)

The Minister may appoint one or more of the following individuals to be a member of the Veterinary Council:

(a)

the Director‑General, Animal Health and Welfare, or a representative (being an officer or employee of the National Parks Board) nominated by the Director‑General, Animal Health and Welfare for this purpose;

(b)

the president of the Singapore Veterinary Association, or a representative (being a member of the Singapore Veterinary Association) nominated by the president of the Singapore Veterinary Association for this purpose;

(c)

the Registrar.

(3)

In addition, the Minister must appoint to the Veterinary Council, as members —

(a)

at least 4 veterinarians with full registration, of whom at least one has at least 10 years’ experience as a veterinarian; and

(b)

at least 2 laypersons.

(4)

The members appointed under subsection (2) or (3) hold office for a term not exceeding 3 years and are eligible for re‑appointment.

(5)

For the purposes of subsection (3)(a), a reference to a veterinarian with full registration includes an individual who holds a licence issued under section 53(1) of the Animals and Birds Act 1965, except a licence that authorises the individual to treat, vaccinate or inoculate animals only —

(a)

at a place of practice specified in the licence; and

(b)

under the supervision of another individual who holds a licence issued under section 53(1) of the Animals and Birds Act 1965.

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