Section 18: Miscellaneous.

(1) The Institute may, subject to the provisions of the Land Use Act and any other applicable law, lease, rent or acquire an interest in land and other properties, build and maintain offices and premises for its activities.
(2) For the purpose of its administrative and business activities, the provisions of the Public Officers Protection Act shall apply with such modification as necessary to promote the effective realization of the objectives of the Institute.
(3) Subject to provisions of this Act the Council shall have powers to issue subsidiary rules relating to legal liabilities and indemnities of officials and staff of the Institute.
(4) Members of the Council may receive allowances as applies in government agencies and Institutes or as may be stipulated by the Council in accordance with applicable Federal Government regulations.