Clause 24
Responsible officers’ nationality: restrictions and removal directions
of Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 24 of 54
Clause 24
(1)
A responsible officer of a designated entity must be a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident.
(2)
If the competent authority is satisfied that —
(a)
a person is a responsible officer of a designated entity but is not a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident; and
(b)
it is necessary or expedient to pre‑empt, prevent or reduce any foreign influence that may undermine racial harmony in Singapore,the competent authority may direct the designated entity to remove the person as a responsible officer.