18. Appointment of General Manager
Feedback & supportThe Bank shall, with the approval of the Minister, appoint a General Manager on such terms and conditions as the Bank may think fit.
Bank
“Bank” means the Post Office Savings Bank of Singapore established under section 3;
The General Manager shall —
General Manager
“General Manager” means the General Manager appointed under section 18 and includes any person appointed to act as General Manager;
be the chief executive officer of the Bank;
be responsible to the Board for the proper administration and management of the Bank in accordance with the policy laid down by the Board; and
not be removed from office without the consent of the Minister.
The Minister shall consult the Public Service Commission before granting his approval under subsection (1) or before giving his consent under subsection (2)(c).
If the General Manager is temporarily absent from Singapore or temporarily incapacitated by reason of illness or for other reasons temporarily unable to perform his duties, another person may be appointed by the Bank to act in the place of the General Manager during any such period of absence from duty. [17