Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 14 · Transitional Provisions
159. Terms of service of persons who continue in office
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commencement
“commencement”, used with reference to this Constitution, means 9 August 1965;
For the purposes of this Article, in so far as the terms of service of any person depend upon his option, any terms for which he opts shall be taken to be more advantageous to him than any for which he might have opted.
terms of service
“terms of service”, in respect of any officer, includes the remuneration to which that officer is entitled by virtue of his office, and any pension, gratuity or other like allowance payable to or in respect of that officer;