Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
—(1) There shall be a Presidential Council for Minority Rights
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- Provision
- 69
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source69.—(1) There shall be a Presidential Council for Minority Rights
which shall consist of —
(a) a Chairman appointed for a period of 3 years; and
(b) not more than 20 members.
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(1A) Up to 10 members may be permanent members appointed for
life.
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(1B) Unless appointed for life, a member shall be appointed for a
period of 3 years.
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(2) The Chairman and the members shall be appointed by the
President if he, acting in his discretion, concurs with the advice of the
Cabinet.
(3) The Chairman and the members appointed under clause (1B)
shall be eligible for reappointment.
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Temporary appointment during incapacity of member
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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · sso.agc.gov.sg · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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