Section 12: Power to accept gifts.

(1) The Institute may accept gifts and bequests upon such terms that do not compromise its capability to fulfil its objectives and sustain its non-partisan policy.
(2) The Institute may with approval in writing of the Council, and subject to other guidelines and policies of the Federal Government, borrow such money needed for the exercise of its functions as the Management Board may determine under the Act, provided that such borrowing shall be made on terms that do not compromise the independence and competence of the Institute.