Malaysia legislation
Section 16
Section 16
(2)
Before giving advice on an appointment of a person to the office of director under subsection (1), the Minister shall have regard to—
(a)
that person’s probity and standing;
(b)
that person’s knowledge, skill and experience in banking, economics or finance; and
(c)
the likelihood of any conflict between the interests of the
Bank and any interest which that person has or represents.
(3)
A director shall, at all times, act honestly and in the best interest of the Bank and use reasonable diligence in the discharge of the duties of his office.
(4)
A director shall not make improper use of any information acquired or exercise any improper influence by virtue of his position as a director to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage for himself or for any other person.
(5)
A director shall not act as representative or delegate on the
Board from any commercial, financial, agricultural, industrial or other interests with which he may be connected:
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Provided that the prohibition shall not extend to any director holding or for the time being acting in the office of Secretary General to the
Treasury.
(6)
Except as provided in paragraph 17(2)(a), a director appointed under subsection (1) shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(7)
The directors appointed under subsection (1) shall be paid by the Bank such remuneration and allowances as may be approved by the Minister.
(8)
A director may resign from office by notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Disqualification of Governor, Deputy Governor and director