Disclosure of conflict of interests by members of Appeals Board – Singapore property for sale
61.—(1) A member of the Appeals Board shall declare to the Minister, or any person authorised by the Minister, the nature and extent of any actual or potential conflict of interests with his duties or interests as a member of the Appeals Board arising from —
(a) his holding of any office;
(b) his interest in any contract;
(c) his possession or ownership of any property;
(d) any direct or indirect relationship with any estate agent or salesperson; or
(e) his connection or association with any trade or consumer body. Singapore property for sale.
(2) Where the Minister, or any person authorised by the Minister, is satisfied that a member of the Appeals Board is or may be unable to carry out his duties properly and effectively because of any actual or potential conflict of interests, the Minister may replace that member or direct that member to abstain from taking part in any proceedings that
is or may be affected by conflict of interests. Singapore property for sale.
Rules relating to appeals
62. The Minister may make rules for or with respect to —
(a) the time within which an appeal to the Appeals Board may be lodged;
(b) the form and manner in which an appeal to the Appeals Board shall be lodged;
(c) the procedure of the appeal process and the hearing of the appeal;
(d) the fees to be paid in respect of any appeal lodged with the Appeals Board;
(e) the costs that can be awarded by the Appeals Board;
(f) the records to be kept by the Appeals Board; and
(g) all matters and things which are required or permitted to be prescribed or which are necessary or expedient to give effect to any provision of this Part.
Source: Estate Agents Act (EAA)
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