38. The Council shall have the power-
| (a) to acquire, hold, take or give on lease or hire. mortgage, pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of any movable or immovable property; |
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| (b) to accept gifts, grants or donations whether in cash or otherwise and to apply them for discharging its functions ; |
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| (c) to appoint such officers and servants as may be necessary for carrying out the work of the Council ; |
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| (d) to determine the remuneration payable to the officers and servants so appointed ; |
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| (e) to appoint committees for the effective discharge of its Junctions ; |
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| (f) to establish a social security scheme and provide welfare and recreational facilities, for its officers and servants ; |
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| (g) to make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Council ; and |
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| (h) generally, to do all such other things as are necessary lo facilitate the proper discharge of the functions of the Council. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts