Powers of the General Council

The General Council shall have the following powers, namely:- (1) to exercise the powers and functions of the Institute as specified in Section 5, except for those powers which are given to any other authority or officer of the Institute; (2) to review the broad policies and programmes of the Institute from time to time and take measures for the improvement and development of the Institute; (3) to consider and pass resolutions on the Annual Report, Financial Estimates, Annual Accounts and the Audit Report on such accounts; (4) to delegate any or all of its powers to the Director or any of its committees or sub-committees or to one or more of its members or any employee; and (5) to perform such other functions as it may consider necessary for the efficient functioning and administration of the Institute.