Powers of the Authority

(1) The Authority may do all things that are necessary, or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions. (2) Without limiting the generality of sub-section (1), the Authority may– (a) establish fees and charges that are reasonable in respect of work done, services provided or information given by the Authority, or in 18 respect of the issuance by the Authority licences or permits; (b) do anything incidental to any of its powers that is reasonably necessary or expedient to enable it to fully perform its functions; (c) acquire by purchase, lease, exchange, bailment, gift, or otherwise, any interest in land or any other form of property; (d) engage any person or body to undertake the management, alteration, improvement, repair or maintenance of any of its property; (e) enter into agreements with any governmental agency or private sector organization in order to carry out its functions; (f) enter into technical co-operation agreements with other regional or international organizations with similar objectives; (g) publish reports, recommendations and other information relating to any functions of the Authority or the aquaculture industry; (h) appoint committees, officers and other persons to carry out its duties under this Act.