National Computer Board (Amendment) Bill

to encourage, promote, facilitate and assist in the establishment, development and expansion of the information technology industry, including information technology manpower resources, in Singapore;

to plan, promote, develop and implement information technology systems and services for Government ministries, departments and agencies;

to advise the Government on national needs and policies in respect of information technology systems and services;

to establish and maintain standards of information technology education and training in Singapore;

to install and maintain information technology systems to be used for such purposes as the Board thinks fit;

to provide consultancy and advisory services concerning information technology systems and services;

to provide facilities for the training of persons for any purpose connected with the information technology industry;

to do anything for the purpose of advancing the skill and knowledge of its employees or of other persons engaged in the information technology industry;

to promote research into matters and activities relating to information technology;

to promote the acceptance and use of information technology in Singapore; and

to exercise the functions and duties conferred on the Board under any written law.”.