4. General powers of the Corporation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

Subject to the provisions of this Act and any other written law, the Corporation shall have the power—

(a)

to recive grants, gifts or donations in cash or kind whether from local or foreign sources;

(b)

to open, maintain, operate and close bank accounts and to borrow or raise money with or without security;

(c)

to invest moneys belonging to the Corporation in such securities as may be determined by the

Executive Committee;

(d)

to appoint, employ, remunerate, exercise disciplinary control over and dismiss, such officers and servants as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out the objects of the Corporation;

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(e)

to co-operate and associate with other associations, societies or organizations having objects similar to those of the Corporation;

(f)

to promote, organize and hold exhibitions, lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and tours for the furtherance of the objects of the Corporation; and

(g)

to do all such other acts and things as are incidental or conducive to the carrying out of the objects of the Corporation.

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