9. Powers

The Council may do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions and, without limiting the foregoing, may —

recommend minimum standards for participation in international sports events and competitions;

advise on the planning, promotion and standards of sports education, education on physical fitness activities, and physical education;

appoint committees consisting of individuals who may or may not be members of the Council and delegate to those committees any of its functions that the Council may determine;

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

make grants or contributions to any person subject to such conditions as the Council thinks fit;

enter into such contracts as the Council considers necessary for the discharge of its functions;

with the approval of the Minister —

impose fees or charges for services rendered by the Council and for the use of any facilities controlled or managed by the Council; and

determine the amount of each such fee or charge;

lend money to, and enter into guarantees on behalf of, any person in matters relating to sports, physical fitness activities, and physical education;

with the approval of the Minister, enter into joint ventures with any person, or cause to be formed under the provisions of the Companies Act 1967 an incorporated company or companies for the purpose of carrying out any of the functions of the Council; and (j)manufacture and supply, or enter into contracts or agreements for the manufacture and supply of, equipment and items used for sports or physical fitness activities.