Section 4: Powers of the Council

(1) For the purpose of carrying out the functions of the Institute as specified in this Act, the Council shall have power to-
(a) determine the general policy of the Institute;
(b) prescribe the fees to be charged for courses of institution and other services offered by the Institute;
(c) prescribe, monitor and regulate the organisation and management of the Institute;
(d) establish such departments, divisions, schools, extramural departments and other teaching and research units within the Institute as may, from time to time, seem to the Council to be necessary or desirable;
(e) institute lectureship and other posts and offices and to make appointments thereto;
(f) provide for the discipline of members of the Institute;
(g) institute and award scholarships, exhibitions, awards and other forms of assistance;
(h) arrange for the general welfare of members of the staff;
(i) erect, provide, equip and maintain libraries, laboratories, lecture halls, halls of residence, refectories, sports grounds, playing fields and other buildings or structures necessary for the Institute; and
(j) carry out such other activities as are necessary and expedient for the full discharge of any of its functions under or pursuant to this Act.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, the Council shall not establish additional educational units within the Institute without the prior approval of the Minister.