Rukun Tetangga Act 2012 · Updated to 1 Aug 2020 · Part II · Rukun Tetangga
8. Functions and duties of Rukun Tetangga Area Committee
Feedback & supportA Rukun Tetangga Area Committee shall have the following functions and duties:
Rukun Tetangga Area Committee
“Rukun Tetangga Area Committee” means the Rukun Tetangga Area Committee appointed under section 7;
to carry out such activities as to enhance and strengthen neighbourliness, unity, goodwill, harmony, comfort, peace, cooperation, safety, welfare, health, economic well being and quality of life amongst the members of community;
to receive information on, to observe and to enquire, all issues pertaining to community conflict in the Area and to report such information, observation and enquiry to the
Area
“Area” means the Rukun Tetangga Area designated by the Director General under section 5;
Director;
Director
“Director” means the Director of Rukun Tetangga and includes Director General of Rukun Tetangga, Deputy Director General of Rukun Tetangga, Deputy Director of Rukun Tetangga and Assistant Director of Rukun Tetangga appointed by the Minister under subsection 3(2);
to take such steps as may be necessary or desirable to enable the residents to protect themselves against any criminal activities or disasters;
to provide community mediation for the purpose of conciliation or otherwise settle any dispute or difference amongst the members of community; and
to carry out any other functions or duties as directed by the
Director General from time to time.
Director General
“Director General” means the Director General of Rukun Tetangga appointed under subsection 3(1);
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Revocation of appointment and resignation