Section 6: Powers of the Council.

1 The governance of the Institute and the direction of its affairs shall vest in the Governing Council of the Institute (in this Act referred to as "the Council").

2 Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) of this section and subject to this Act, the Council shall have the power to consider and approve-
a the strategic plan of activities of the Institute;
b the academic programme, courses and research to be undertaken by the institute;
c the annual budget of the Institute; and
d curricular and programmes taught in the Institute.

3 The Council may, subject to the provisions of this Act, employ such number and category of officers as may be expedient for the proper running of the Institute.

4 The Council may make staff regulations relating to the terms and condition of service of its civilian employees and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, such regulations may provide for the appointment, remuneration, promotion, tenure and discipline of civilian employees as are made under any instrument relating to the condition of service of officers and junior staff in the Civil Service of the Federation or those in the National Universities structure which shall be applicable with such modifications as may be necessary to the civilian employees of the Institute.

5 Until regulations are made under subsection (4) any instrument relating to the conditions of service of officers and junior staff in the Civil Service of the Federation or those in the National Universities structure shall be applicable with such modifications as may be necessary to the civilian employees.

6 The Council shall have power to create any office or department, necessary for the efficient running of the Institute.

7 The decision of the Council on all matters pertaining to training, assessment, and certificate, award of degrees, academic titles, fellowship and discipline of participants shall be final.