Section 9: Functions and powers of the Board.

The Board shall—(a) provide supervisory functions on the affairs of the Centre;
(b) formulate the overall policy of the Centre and act in the name of the Centre;
(c) create partnerships and fund raising capabilities for successful project implementation;
(d) provide support for engaging the States of the Federation, and other relevant partners for effective surveillance and disease prevention and control;
(e) supervise the strategic repositioning of the public health system to enable it respond to and put in place an emergency and pandemic preparedness system, and to efficiently and effectively respond to disease outbreaks and other public health events;
(f) ensure that adequate technical systems are in place for the Centre to perform its functions;
(g) establish committees as may be expedient to be charged with specific functions delegated by the Board;
(h) set the terms and conditions of service including appointment, remuneration, promotion and discipline of employees of the Centre after consultation with the Ministry and other relevant authorities; and
(i) do such other things of a policy nature as may be necessary for successful performance of its functions under this Act.