Section 7: Functions of the Council.

1 Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Council-
a shall be the governing body of the Polytechnic;
b shall have powers and control over the general management of the affairs of the Polytechnic, and in particular, the property and finances of the Polytechnic; and
c may do anything which, in its opinion, is calculated to facilitate the carrying out of the activities of the Polytechnic and promote its best interests.

2 The Council may acquire and hold such movable or immovable property as may be necessary or expedient for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act, and for the same purpose may sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise alienate or dispose of any property so acquired.

3 The Council may enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act,

4 The Minister may give to the Council directions of a general character relating to particular matters, but not to any individual person or case, with regard to the performance by the Council of its functions and the Council shall comply with the directions.