Section 3: Power of the Council.

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section and to any directions of the Minister under this Act, the Council shall have power to do anything which in its opinion is calculated to facilitate the carrying out of its functions under this Act.
(2) The Council shall not have power to borrow or dispose of any property except with the prior consent of the Minister and shall not have power to pay remuneration (including pensions), allowances or expenses to any employee of the Council or any other person except in accordance with scales approved by the Minister.