5Functions and powers of the Board

5 Functions and powers of the Board

(1)  In addition to the functions conferred or imposed on it by any other provision of this Act, the Board has the following functions:

(a) to maintain and review standards for registration of veterinary surgeons, veterinary specialists, and veterinary services companies;

(b) to ensure that registered veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary specialists provide veterinary services in a competent manner;

(c) [Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2011, s. 6, Applied:12 Dec 2012] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(d) [Section 5 Subsection (1) amended by No. 49 of 2011, s. 6, Applied:12 Dec 2012] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(e) to arrange, where it thinks necessary and in such manner as it thinks appropriate, for the examination of persons seeking to become registered;

(f) to arrange, where it thinks necessary, for the inspection of veterinary establishments;

(g) to hear and determine any inquiry under Part VI .

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

(3)  The generality of subsection (2) shall not be taken to be limited by any other provisions of this Act conferring a power on the Board.