10.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Council shall have the power to do anything for the purpose of performing its functions and discharging its duties under this Act or any other written law, or which is incidental or conducive to the performance and discharge of those functions and duties.
(2) Without affecting the generality of subsection (1), the Council may —
(a)
enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of discharging the functions and duties of the Council;
(b)
acquire or dispose of, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, any property, whether movable or immovable, which the Council thinks necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions or duties;
(c)
charge fees for licensing and registration and for any services rendered by the Council or for the use of any facilities of the Council;
(d)
receive grants or contributions from any source, or raise funds by all lawful means and apply such funds for any of the functions and duties of the Council;
(e)
provide recreational facilities and promote recreational activities for, and activities conducive to, the welfare of officers and employees of the Council and members of their families;
(f)
lease, let or otherwise utilise any property, movable or immovable, vested in or acquired by the Council on such terms and conditions as the Council thinks fit; and
(g)
do anything incidental to any of its functions, duties or powers.
(3) This section shall not be construed as limiting any power of the Council conferred by or under any other written law.
(4) The Council shall furnish the Minister information with respect to its property and activities in such manner and at such times as the Minister may require.