Section 5: Powers of the Council

The Council shall have the power to-
(a)
make broad policy and oversee the affairs of the Commission;
(b)
provide policy guidelines for carrying out the functions of the Commission;
(c)
enter and inspect premises, project and such place as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out its function under this Act;
(d)
approve the payment to the staff of the Commission such remunerations and allowances as are payable to persons with equivalent grade in the Civil Service of the Federation;
(e)
enter into such contract as may be necessary or expedient for the discharge of its functions and ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission.
(f)
approve the appointment, promotion and discipline of senior staff of the Commission; and
(g)
do such other things as are necessary and expedient for the efficient performance of the function of the Commission.