General powers of the Board

General powers of the Board

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board shall have power to do all things necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions under this Act.
2. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, such power shall include the power—
   • (a) to inspect, survey, maintain, alter, improve, extend, repair, engineer, construct and operate water works and sewerage works;
   • (b) to acquire, hold and dispose of movable and immovable property;
   • (c) to enter into contracts;
   • (d) to provide for the training of its officers and servants;
   • (e) to appoint such officers and servants as the Board may consider necessary for the efficient performance of its functions.