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National Authority On Teacher Education Act (No. 32 of 1997) - Sect 4

Powers of the Authority

4. The Authority shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have the following powers ;"
(a) to appoint professional and support staff on such schemes of recruitment as may be decided by the Council established under section 7 ;
(b) to acquire, hold, take or give on lease, mortgage or hire, pledge or sell or otherwise dispose of, any movable or immovable property for the purpose of discharging the functions of the Authority : Provided however that no immovable property of the Authority shall be sold without the prior approval in writing of the Minister ;
(c) to open and maintain current, savings and deposit accounts, in any bank or banks ;
(d) to accept grants or donations from persons or organisations, for the development of teacher education;
(e) to enter into and perform, all such contracts as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions of the Authority ;
(f) to enter into agreements for co-operation with institutions in or outside Sri Lanka engaged in the development of teacher education, for exchange of personnel and material;
(g) to levy and charge fees or other charges for any services rendered or facilities provided, by the Authority for teacher education ;
(h) to make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Authority and in relation to its officers and servants, including their appointment, promotions, remuneration, disciplinary control and the grant of leave to them ; and
(i) generally, to do all such other things as are necessary to facilitate the proper discharge of the functions of the Authority.


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