Commonwealth Numbered Acts

MARITIME COLLEGE ACT 1976 No. 84, 1976 - SECT 7

7. (1) The functions of the Interim Council are-

   (a)  to make recommendations to the Minister with respect to matters
        relating to the establishment of the College, including
        recommendations with respect to-

        (i)    the functions and powers of the College;

        (ii)   the constitution and governance of the College;

        (iii)  the site of the seat of the College;

        (iv)   the arrangements for ascertaining the financial needs of the
               College from time to time and for the provision of funds by the
               Commonwealth for the College; and

        (v)    co-operation between the College and other educational
               institutions;

   (b)  to furnish to the Minister estimates of the capital and recurrent
        costs of the College; and

   (c)  to take any action authorized by the Minister that-

        (i)    relates to the implementation of those recommendations; or

        (ii)   is necessary or convenient to be taken in order to expedite the
               completion of any matters that are required to be completed
               before members of the Council can be appointed.

(2) For purposes related to its functions, the Interim Council may make such
inquiries as it thinks necessary and may confer with persons and authorities,
including persons and authorities with whom, in its opinion, it will be
necessary or desirable for the College to enter into contracts or
arrangements.