Section 4: Functions of the Board.

Without prejudice to the generality of section 2 of this Act, it shall be the functions of the Board to be generally responsible for the policies and issue guidelines to the National Theatre and the Troupe and to(a) define and monitor policies relating to the operations of the Troupe;
(b) establish and maintain the Troupe and direct all such services as in the opinion of the Board are usually provided by national troupes to achieve the highest standard;
(c) operate and artistically develop the Troupe as a performing body whose repertoire shall embrace drama, dance and music;
(d) guide and give leadership to local efforts in artistic experimentations and strive to ensure that the Troupe is a centre of excellence;
(e) impose scale of fees as may be regulated by the Board, from time to time, with the approval of the Minister for services rendered by the Troupe;
(f) safeguard the property of the Board and specify the category of persons who may be admitted to the premises under the control of the Board;
(g) offer advice on troupe development or organisation to public institutions or agencies of the Government of the Federation;
(h) act as liaison between the grant-giving bodies and the Troupe;
(i) monitor and direct the affairs of the National Theatre;
(j) issue guidelines to both management of the National Theatre and the Troupe; and
(k) do and perform such other things as may satisfactorily improve the artistic standard of the Troupe.