Interpretation Act 1965 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Miscellaneous
42. Powers of President, Minister or other authority to appoint public officer to serve on board and to appoint chairperson
Feedback & supportWhere under the provisions of any Act power is given to the President, a Minister or any other authority to appoint any person to be a member of any board, commission, committee or similar body, it is lawful for the President, Minister or other authority, in the absence of any provision to the contrary, to appoint, by his or her official designation, any public officer.
act
“act”, in relation to an offence or civil wrong, includes a series of acts, and words which refer to acts done are to be construed as extending to illegal omissions;
On such appointment and until the appointment is cancelled or otherwise determined, the person for the time being holding or carrying out the duties of the office in question is a member of that board, commission, committee or similar body.
person
“person” and “party” include any company or association or body of persons, corporate or unincorporate;
Where under the provisions of any Act power is given to the President, a Minister or any other authority to appoint any board, commission, committee or similar body, it is lawful for the President, Minister or other authority, in the absence of any provision to the contrary, to appoint a chairperson of that board, commission, committee or similar body.
President
“President” means the President of Singapore and includes any person for the time being performing the functions of the President under the provisions of the Constitution;