Singapore legislation

Article 37D

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

Article 37D

Qualifications of members and considerations in appointing members

Amended by28/201628/2016

Quoted provision

Clause 1

Amended by28/2016

No person shall be qualified to be appointed as a member unless he —

(a)

is a citizen of Singapore;

(b)

is not less than 35 years of age;

(c)

is a resident of Singapore; and

(d)

is not liable to any of the disqualifications referred to in Article 37E.

Quoted provision

Clause 2

Amended by28/2016

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:

(a)

whether the person is a person of integrity, good character and reputation;

(b)

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.