Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
—(1) No person shall be qualified to be appointed as a
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- Provision
- 37D
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source37D.—(1) No person shall be qualified to be appointed as a
member unless he —
(a) is a citizen of Singapore;
(b) is not less than 35 years of age;
(c) is a resident of Singapore; and
(d) is not liable to any of the disqualifications referred to in
Article 37E.
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(2) The following matters are to be considered by the President
before he acts in his discretion to appoint a person as a member, and
also by the Prime Minister, Chief Justice and the Chairman of the
Public Service Commission before advising the President to appoint a
person as a member:
(a) whether the person is a person of integrity, good character
and reputation;
(b) whether the person has expertise and experience relevant
to the matters on which the Council is required, or may be
asked, to advise and make recommendations to the
President.
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Disqualifications of members
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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · sso.agc.gov.sg · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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