Public Utilities Act 2001 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Reconstitution, Functions, Duties and Powers of Board
10. Chief Executive, officers and employees, etc.
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There must be a Chief Executive of the Board, whose appointment, removal, discipline and promotion must be in accordance with the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018.
Chief Executive
“Chief Executive” means the Chief Executive of the Board, and includes any individual acting in that capacity;
The Board may, subject to the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018, appoint an individual to act temporarily as the Chief Executive during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Executive —
Board
“Board” means the Public Utilities Board reconstituted under the Public Utilities Act in force before 1 April 2001 and continued by section 3;
is absent from duty or Singapore; or
is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
The Board may, subject to the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018, appoint and employ, on such terms and conditions as it may determine, any other officers, employees, consultants and agents that may be necessary for the effective performance of its functions.