Singapore legislation
Regulation 7
of People’s Association (Community Development Councils) Rules
Regulation 7
Appointment and duties of Vice-Chairmen and other officials
Subregulation 1
The Board may appoint from amongst the members not more than 3 Vice-Chairmen of the Council.
Subregulation 2
If for any reason the Chairman is unable to act or the office of Chairman is vacant, a Vice-Chairman of the Council nominated by the Chairman, or in the absence of such a nomination, by the Council, may exercise all or any of the powers conferred, or the duties imposed, on the Chairman under these Rules or any other written law.
Subregulation 3
The Board shall appoint one member of a Council to be the General Manager of the Council; and the General Manager shall also be the Secretary-Treasurer of the Council.
Subregulation 4
The Secretary-Treasurer of a Council shall —
receive all moneys given to the Council;
maintain proper books of accounts;
take charge of all records;
arrange for banking facilities;
present statements of accounts at meetings of the Council;
conduct all correspondence;
keep minutes of meetings;
prepare the annual report; and
generally perform all duties pertaining to his office.
Subregulation 8
The Board may appoint any person to be adviser or consultant to a Council on such terms and conditions and be paid such salaries or allowances as the Board may determine.
Subregulation 9
Any adviser or consultant appointed under paragraph (8) may serve as a resource person and advise the Council on matters advantageous to the performance of the functions of the Council.