The Cabinet is led by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President, as the Member of Parliament who commands the confidence of the majority of the Members of Parliament. On the advice of the Prime Minister, the President appoints other ministers from among the Members of Parliament to form the Cabinet. The Cabinet [...]
The Attorney-General’s Chambers (“AGC”) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the rule of law and strengthening the efficiency and integrity of Singapore’s legal system. It also assists the Judiciary in the fair and impartial administration of justice in Singapore in carrying out its prosecutorial functions. As the Government’s legal adviser in all aspects of public [...]
The AGO is an Organ of State whose Mission is to audit and report to the President and Parliament on the proper accounting of public moneys and the economic, efficient and effective use of public resources to enhance public accountability.
The functions of the Court are award-making, certification and registration of collective agreements (CAs), resolution of disputes (arising out of the operation of an award or certified collective agreement) through a referee, interpretation of an award, setting aside or variation of award, mediation, providing advisory service on matters pertaining to industrial relations.
The Singapore Parliament has a single House and together with the President of Singapore is known as the Legislature. The Singapore Parliament is modelled after the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy where Members of Parliament are voted in at regular General Elections. The leader of the political party that secures the majority of seats in [...]
The role and powers of the Public Service Commission are clearly spelt out in the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore, Part IX. Public officers who are under the purview of the Commission refer to civil servants working in the various ministries and departments. The definition does not cover officers working in the statutory boards [...]