Singapore legislation
Section 6
Section 6
Powers of Agency
(1)
Subject to this Act, the Agency has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, the performance of its functions.
(2)
Without limiting subsection (1), the powers of the Agency mentioned in that subsection include power —
to develop and issue codes and guidelines on data protection standards for the public sector in respect of the use of info‑communications technology and related engineering systems and services;
to collaborate with other persons (in or outside Singapore), in respect of info‑communications technology and related engineering matters for the public sector;
to organise, provide for or collaborate with any person on training programmes for, assessments and certifications of, and scholarships for, persons in relation to info‑communications technology and related engineering systems and services;
to enter into agreements and arrangements;
to execute and manage agreements on behalf of the public sector for the procurement of info‑communications technology and related engineering goods (including equipment and systems) and services;
to form or participate in the formation of a body corporate, unincorporated association or trust, or enter into a joint venture with any person;
to charge for the provision of goods or services, or the performance of work, by or on behalf of the Agency;
to waive or refund the whole or part of any fee or charges payable or paid to the Agency under this Act or any other Act administered by the Agency;
to carry out any works or activities that the Agency considers necessary, advantageous or convenient for making the best use of the Agency’s assets;
to accept grants, gifts, donations or contributions from any source, or raise funds by all lawful means;
to provide financial support, grant, aid or assistance to any person in connection with any function of the Agency; and
to do any other thing that is incidental to the performance of its functions.
(3)
To avoid doubt, subsection (1) does not limit any other power given to the Agency by any other provision in this Act or by any other Act.