Singapore legislation
Clause 10
Clause 10
Powers of Authority
(1)
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Authority may carry on such activities as appear to the Authority to be advantageous, necessary or expedient for it to carry on for or in connection with the performance of its functions and the discharge of its duties under this Act or any other written law.
(2)
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Authority may ––
conduct such investigations as may be necessary for enforcing this Act;
require any person to furnish such returns and information as may be necessary for implementing the provisions of this Act;
issue or approve codes of practice relating to casino operations;
publish educational materials or carry out research or other educational activities relating to casino gaming, or to support (financially or otherwise) the carrying out by others of such activities or the provision by others of information or advice;
enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of performing its functions or discharging its duties;
become a member or an affiliate of any international body, the functions, objects or duties of which are similar to those of the Authority;
acquire and hold property, both movable and immovable, and to sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of the property;
make provision for gratuities, pensions, allowances or other benefits for employees or former employees of the Authority; and
make provision for the specialised training of any employee of the Authority and, in that connection, to offer scholarships to intending trainees or otherwise pay for the cost of the training and all expenditure incidental thereto.
(3)
This section shall not be construed as limiting any power of the Authority conferred by or under any other written law.
(4)
The Authority shall furnish the Minister information with respect to its property and activities in such manner and at such times as the Minister may, from time to time, require.