National Council of Social Service Act 1992 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Establishment and Constitution of Council
5E. Acting Chairperson and members of Council
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The Minister may appoint a member of the Council (other than the Chief Executive Officer) to act temporarily as the Chairperson during any period, or during all periods, when the Chairperson is —
Council
“Council” means the National Council of Social Service established under section 3;
absent from duty or Singapore; or
for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
The Minister may appoint an individual to act temporarily as a member of the Council (other than the Chairperson) during any period, or during all periods, when a member is —
absent from duty or Singapore; or
for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
An individual is ineligible for appointment under this section to act as the Chairperson or a member of the Council if the individual is disqualified under section 5B(2) for appointment as a member of the Council.
The Minister may, at any time and without giving any reason, revoke the appointment of a person made under subsection (1) or (2).
The Minister may specify other terms and conditions of appointment in writing when making an appointment under subsection (1) or (2).