Martial Arts Societies Act 1976 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part II · Martial Arts Supervisory Council
4. Establishment of Martial Arts Supervisory Council
Feedback & supportA body by the name of Martial Arts Supervisory Council is established, whose functions shall be—
martial arts
“martial arts” or “any form of martial arts” means any of the martial arts specified in the First Schedule or any combination thereof and any other form of physical training, the study or practice of which will enable the doer to acquire the skills to physically defend himself against armed or unarmed attack: Provided that notwithstanding the definition of “martial arts” the Minister may by order published in the Gazette amend the First Schedule;
generally to advise the Minister on matters pertaining to martial arts; and
to advise the Minister on any matter referred to the Council by the Minister.
The Council shall consist of the following members who shall be appointed by the Minister:
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for sports;
a Chairman;
a Deputy Chairman;
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not less than eight but not more than fifteen members from amongst persons nominated by the various bodies concerned with martial arts or if no nominations are made within three months of the coming into operation of this Act, from amongst persons the Minister thinks fit;
not less than five but not more than eight members from
Ministries which the Minister considers necessary to be represented.
The Minister may in respect of each member appointed under paragraph (2)(c) appoint one person to be an alternate member to attend in place of the member at meetings of the Council that the member is for any reason unable to attend.
When attending meetings of the Council an alternate member shall for all purposes be deemed to be a member of the Council.
An alternate member shall unless he sooner resigns or his appointment is sooner revoked cease to be an alternate member when the member in respect of whom he was an alternate member ceases to be a member of the Council.