10.—(1) The Board shall, with the approval of the Minister, appoint a Chief Executive for the purposes of this Act.
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(2) The Chief Executive shall —
(a)
be known by such designation as the Board may determine;
(b)
be responsible to the Board for the proper administration and management of the functions and affairs of the Board in accordance with the policy laid down by the Board; and
(c)
not be removed from office without the consent of the Minister.
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(3) If the Chief Executive is temporarily absent from Singapore or temporarily incapacitated by reason of illness or for any other reason temporarily unable to perform his duties, a person may be appointed by the Board to act in the place of the Chief Executive during such period of absence from duty.