Singapore legislation

Clause 76

of Civil Defence (Amendment) Bill

Clause 76

Power of Disciplinary Board to deal with charges against lieutenant-colonel, etc.

(1)

A charge against an officer of the rank of lieutenant-colonel or above may be dealt with by a Disciplinary Board consisting of 3 persons appointed for the purpose, either generally or specially, by the Minister.

(2)

A Disciplinary Board may dismiss the charge if it thinks that the charge ought not to be proceeded with or may deal with the case and upon conviction of the accused may impose a reprimand and in addition may make a recommendation to the Commissioner that the accused be reduced in rank and the Commissioner may at his discretion reduce the rank of the accused.