| (1) The functions of the Authority shall be-
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| (a) to assist the Minister in the formulation of policy and in the determination of development priorities in respect of the coconut industry and the economic utilization of land in and for coconut plantations; | | |
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| (b) to formulate or assist in the formulation of projects and schemes in accordance with the development priorities so determined; | | |
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| (c) to implement or assist in the implementation of the projects and schemes so formulated; | | |
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| (d) to co-ordinate the activities of the Boards established by the Minister under this Act; | | |
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| (e) to approve the annual budget of the Boards and to provide them with funds; | | |
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| (f) to advise and assist the Boards in the formulation, implementation and maintenance of proper management accounting systems; | | |
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| (g) to evaluate the progress of the Boards in relation to the policy and development priorities determined by the Minister; | | |
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| (h) to assist financially and in any other way any person or body of persons (whether corporate or not) engaged in scientific research in respect of any aspect of the coconut industry and its products, or the utilization of land in and for coconut plantations, and to coordinate such research activities; | | |
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| (i) to enter into co-operation, with the consent of the Minister, with international organizations having allied interests and functions; | | |
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| (j) to advise the Minister on all matters relating to or affecting the coconut industry; | | |
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| (k) to take all such measures which, in the opinion of the Authority, are necessary for the development and revitalization of the coconut industry. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts