Section 5: Powers of the Council

The Council shall have powers to -(a) exercise the responsibilities for the policy formulation and direct organs of the Institute for the execution and general administration;
(b) create a conducive atmosphere to enable it to be consulted by industry stakeholders as it relates to electrical and electronic engineering practice and training;
(c) manage and superintend the affairs of the Institute;
(d) make rules and regulations for the proper functioning of the Institute;
(e) appoint, promote, discipline and pay the staff of the Institute appropriate remuneration commensurate in scale with that of staff in similar organisations;
(f) enter into any negotiation, agreement and contractual relationship as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of the Institute;
(g) sit every quarter to consider issues brought before it; and (h) perform such functions as are conferred on it under this Act.