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70 (3) The persons to be appointed under this paragraph shall be chosen for their ability and experience in industry, commerce or administration or their professional qualifications or their suitability otherwise for appointment.

Appointment of Deputy Chairman

2.—(1) The Minister may, in his discretion, appoint any member of the Commission to be the Deputy Chairman of the Commission.

(2) The Deputy Chairman so appointed may, subject to such direction as may be given by the Chairman, exercise all or any of the powers exercisable by the Chairman under this Act.

(3) If for any reason the Chairman is unable to act or the office of the Chairman is vacant, the Deputy Chairman may exercise all or any of the powers conferred, or discharge all or any of the duties imposed, on the Chairman under this Act.

Tenure of office of members of Commission

3. A member of the Commission shall hold office on such conditions and for such term of not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years as the Minister may determine, and shall be eligible for re-appointment.

Temporary Chairman, Deputy Chairman or member

4. The Minister may appoint any person to be a temporary Chairman, Deputy Chairman or member during the temporary incapacity from illness or otherwise, or during the temporary absence from Singapore, of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman or any member, as the case may be.

Revocation of appointment

5. The Minister may, at any time, revoke the appointment of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman or any member if he considers such revocation necessary in the interest of the effective and economical performance of the functions of the Commission under this Act or in the public interest.

Resignation

6. A member may resign from his office at any time by giving not less than one month’s notice to the Minister.

Chairman may delegate function

7. The Chairman may, in writing, authorise any member of the Commission to exercise any power or perform any function conferred on the Chairman under this Act.

Vacation of office

8. The seat of a member shall become vacant—
 * (a) on his death;