Section 7: General functions of each Council

(1) Subject to provision of this Act, each Council shall be the governing body of the polytechnic concerned and shall have the general management of the affairs of the polytechnic, and in particular, the control of the property and finances of the polytechnic; and shall also have power to 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 or relating generally to particular matters (but not any individual person or case) with regard to the exercise by the Council of its functions and it shall be the duty of the Council to comply with the directions.