Destitute Persons Act 1989 s 8

s 8 Board of Visitors

8.—(1) The Minister may appoint a Board of Visitors to advise and make recommendations to the Director‑General on all matters pertaining to the welfare of the residents in a welfare home and any other matters that the Minister may refer to the Board.[30/2019] [Act 5 of 2025 wef 09/03/2025] (1A) An appointment under subsection (1) must be published in the Gazette.[Act 5 of 2025 wef 09/03/2025] (2) A Board of Visitors may be appointed for one or more welfare homes as the Minister thinks fit.

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