Singapore legislation

Section 6

of National Arts Council Act 1991

Section 6

Powers of Council

(1)

The Council may do all things that are necessary for or incidental to the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act.

(2)

Without limiting subsection (1), the Council may, for the purpose referred to in that subsection —

(a)

appoint advisory committees consisting of persons, local or foreign, who have made significant contributions to the arts, to advise the Council on matters relating to the arts;

(b)

appoint committees consisting of persons who may or may not be members of the Council and delegate to such committees such of its functions as the Council may determine;

(c)

raise funds by all lawful means and receive gifts and donations, whether on trust or otherwise;

(d)

extend grants, contributions, loans or scholarships to any person or organisation connected with the arts, subject to such conditions as the Council thinks fit;

(e)

enter into contracts and establish trusts;

(f)

enter into joint ventures with any person or organisation, or form or participate in the formation of an incorporated company or companies;

(g)

provide or undertake publicity in any form; and

(h)

charge fees, commissions or rent for any goods, services or facilities provided by the Council.

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