14Functions and powers of Board

14 Functions and powers of Board

(1)  The functions of the Board are to administer and enforce the provisions of this Act, and in particular, to use its best endeavours –

(a) [Section 14 Subsection (1) amended by No. 75 of 2007, s. 6, Applied:01 Jul 2008] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(b) to further the objectives of this Act; and

(c) [Section 14 Subsection (1) amended by No. 56 of 2000, s. 7, Applied:14 Jul 2000] to ensure the prevention or control of any act or omission which causes or is capable of causing pollution; and

(d) [Section 14 Subsection (1) amended by No. 75 of 2007, s. 6, Applied:01 Jul 2008] to advise the Minister, on the request of the Minister or at the discretion of the Board, on any matter that may significantly affect the achievement of the objectives of this Act; and

(e) to ensure that valuation, pricing and incentive mechanisms are considered in policy making and programme implementation in environmental issues.

(2)  The Board must perform such other functions as are conferred on it by or under this Act or any other Act.

(3)  The Board may do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with, or incidental to, the performance of its functions.