Malaysia legislation
Section 7
Section 7
Appointment of Rukun Tetangga Area Committee
(2)
A Director shall, after consultation with the members of the
Rukun Tetangga Area Committee, appoint from amongst the members of the Rukun Tetangga Area Committee—
(a)
a Chairman;
(b)
a Deputy Chairman;
(c)
a Secretary;
(d)
an Assistant Secretary; and
(e)
a Treasurer.
(3)
A person shall be disqualified from being appointed as a member of the Rukun Tetangga Area Committee if—
(a)
he has not attained the age of eighteen years;
(b)
he is an undischarged bankrupt;
(c)
he has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year or to a fine of not less than two thousand ringgit or to both;
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(d)
he is not a citizen or a permanent resident; or
(e)
he is of unsound mind or is otherwise incapable of performing his duties.
(4)
A member of the Rukun Tetangga Area Committee shall hold office for a term not exceeding two years and shall be eligible for reappointment upon expiry of his term of office, but shall not be appointed for more than three consecutive terms unless with the approval of the Director General.
Functions and duties of Rukun Tetangga Area Committee