Powers of the Authority

(1) The Authority shall have all the powers that are reasonably necessary or expedient to enable it to carry out its functions under this Act. (2) In particular, but without limiting the generality of its powers under sub-section (1), the Authority may do all or any of the following things– (a) acquire by purchase, lease, exchange, bailment, gift, or otherwise, any interest in land or any other form of property; (b) engage any person or body to undertake the management, alteration, development, improvement, repair, or maintenance of any of its property; (c) enter into agreements with any government agency or private sector organization in order to carry out its functions; (d) enter into technical cooperation agreements with other regional or international organizations with similar objectives; 18 (e) publish reports, recommendations and other information relating to any functions of the Authority or the agricultural sector; (f) appoint officers and other persons to carry out its duties under this Act.