Singapore legislation

Clause 7

Powers of Board

(1)

The Board shall have power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions.

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the powers of the Board shall include power —

(a)

to develop and manage museums, archives, oral history centres and other facilities related to its functions;

(b)

to collect, classify, preserve and display objects and records relevant to its functions;

(c)

to advise and facilitate the preservation of historic sites;

(d)

to undertake or sponsor research and investigation relevant to its functions;

(e)

to arrange for the acquisition, production or publication and the sale to the public of books, pamphlets, replicas and other materials related to its functions;

(f)

to undertake or sponsor programs for the training of persons in the professions and skills involved in the operation of museums, archives and oral history centres;

(g)

to establish liaison with other museums, archives, oral history centres, universities and other institutions to secure maximum collaboration of all activities relevant to its functions;

(h)

to arrange for or provide professional and technical services, on such terms and conditions as may be approved by the Board;

(i)

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

(j)

to extend grants, contributions or loans to any person or organisation connected with the national heritage of Singapore;

(k)

to enter into contracts and establish trusts;

(l)

to enter into joint ventures with any person or organisation, or form or participate in the formation of a company;

(m)

to provide or undertake publicity in any form; and

(n)

to charge fees, commissions or rent for any objects, services or facilities provided by the Board.

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