7Powers of Council

7 Powers of Council

(1) In addition to any other powers conferred on it by this Act, the Council has, subject to this Act, power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions. (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the powers of the Council referred to in subsection (1) include, subject to this Act, power: (a) to acquire, hold or dispose of real and personal property; (b) to enter into contracts for the purposes of this Act; and (c) to employ staff. (3) The Council shall not, except with the approval of the Minister, enter into a contract involving the payment by the Council of an amount exceeding $1 million, or, if a higher amount is prescribed, that amount.