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60 Codes of practice and directives

89.—(1) The Commissioner may, by publication in the Gazette, issue one or more codes of practice for Auxiliary Police Forces for all or any of the following purposes:
 * (a) to enable and maintain fair market conduct between Auxiliary Police Forces in Singapore;
 * (b) to safeguard the interests of consumers of Auxiliary Police Forces services and of the public generally.

(2) A code of practice may, in particular—
 * (a) specify the duties and obligations of the employer of an Auxiliary Police Force in relation to its business operations in the armed security industry; and
 * (b) provide for such fees or charges as may be payable to the Commissioner in relation to any application or request made to it.

(3) The Commissioner may issue any directive to any employer of an Auxiliary Police Force for all or any of the following purposes:
 * (a) to ensure the continuity, reliability and security of the provision of security activities and other services by the Auxiliary Police Force;
 * (b) in the interests of public safety;
 * (c) to provide guidance in relation to the operation of any provision of this Part or the Auxiliary Police Forces Regulations;
 * (d) generally for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Part and for the due administration thereof.

(4) The Commissioner may, from time to time—
 * (a) by publication in the Gazette, add to, vary or revoke any code of practice; or
 * (b) add to, vary or revoke any directive.

(5) The Commissioner may exempt, either generally or subject to such terms or conditions as the Commissioner may specify, any person from any provision in any code of practice or any directive.