Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
of Police Force (Special Constabulary — Detention) Regulations 2016
Regulation 4
Establishment, etc., of Board of Visitors
Subregulation 1
There is established for all detention barracks a Board of Visitors.
Subregulation 2
The Board consists of not less than 4 and not more than 12 members.
Subregulation 3
Every member of the Board —
is appointed by the Minister; and
holds office for 3 years beginning on the date of the member’s appointment or for such shorter period as the Minister may specify in any particular case.
Subregulation 4
At least 2 members of the Board must be appointed from among police officers and special police officers.
Subregulation 5
The Minister must appoint a chairman of the Board from among the members of the Board.
Subregulation 6
Each member (including the chairman) of the Board is eligible for re-appointment.
Subregulation 7
Any member (including the chairman) of the Board may at any time resign from his or her office by notice in writing to the Minister.
Subregulation 8
The Minister may at any time revoke the appointment of any member (including the chairman) of the Board, or fill any vacancy in the membership of the Board.