Singapore legislation
Article 37D
Article 37D
Qualifications of members and considerations in appointing members
Quoted provision
Clause 1
No person shall be qualified to be appointed as a member unless he —
is a citizen of Singapore;
is not less than 35 years of age;
is a resident of Singapore; and
is not liable to any of the disqualifications referred to in Article 37E.
Quoted provision
Clause 2
The following matters are to be considered by the President before he acts in his discretion to appoint a person as a member, and also by the Prime Minister, Chief Justice and the Chairman of the Public Service Commission before advising the President to appoint a person as a member:
whether the person is a person of integrity, good character and reputation;
whether the person has expertise and experience relevant to the matters on which the Council is required, or may be asked, to advise and make recommendations to the President.