Singapore legislation

Clause 19

of Industrial Training Board Bill

Clause 19

Powers

For the purpose of carrying out the functions set out in section 18 of this Act, the Board may —

(a)

provide such industrial training schemes, whether by itself or with the co-operation of other persons, as the Board thinks fit for any occupation in any industry.(b)carry on any trade or business whether by arrangement with other persons or by itself for the purpose of providing facilities for the training of persons employed in industry or intending to be employed in industry;

(c)

acquire, hire, procure, construct, erect, manufacture, provide, operate, maintain or repair anything whatsoever, whether movable or immovable, required by the Board for the purposes of this Act;

(d)

levy such rates and charges for training and other services performed as the Board may deem expedient;

(e)

receive donations and contributions from any source and raise funds by all lawful means;

(f)

make loans to persons employed by the Board (including loans to assist them to acquire housing accommodation) and guarantee loans made to persons so employed (including loans made by building societies and other bodies for housing purposes);

(g)

promote recreational activities for, and activities conducive to the welfare of, persons who are or have been engaged in the employment of the Board and assist the promotion by others of such activities; and

(h)

do all such other things as are incidental to or necessary for the performance of its functions.