Section 8: Powers of the Board.

The Board shall have power to -
a manage and superintend the affairs of the Commission;
b make rules and regulations for carrying out the functions of the Commission;
c enter and inspect premises, projects and such places as may be necessary for the purposes of performing its functions under this Act;
d pay the staff of the Commission such remuneration and allowances as are payable to persons of equivalent grades in the civil service of the Federation;
e enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions and ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission;
f employ, either directly or on secondment from any civil or public service in the Federation or a state, such number of employees as may, in the opinion of the Board, be required to assist the Board in the performance of its functions under this Act;
g pay to persons so employed such remuneration, including allowances, as the Board may determine; and
h do such other things as are necessary and expedient for the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission.