8. The Commission shall have the power"
| (a) to appoint such study, groups or committees as may be necessary for the proper discharge of the functions of the Commission, consisting of persons with the prescribed qualifications, and to define the objectives of such groups or committees; |
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| (b) to request and receive information relating to scientific and technological activity, from individuals, and bodies of persons, to analyse such information and to recommend priority areas for future development : |
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| (c) to monitor the progress of projects and programs in Science and Technology Institutions ; |
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| (d) to prepare rules for the Sri Lanka Conference on Science and Technology, with the concurrence of the Minister ; |
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| (e) to enter with the approval of the Minister, into agreement for co-operation with institutions abroad having objects wholly or partly similar to those of the Commission for the exchange of technical and personnel and generally for such purpose as may be conducive to the attainment of their common objects , |
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| (f)to submit before March thirty first of the following yours, a report of the work done by the Commission during the year, to the Minister, who shall cause such report to be laid before Parliament; |
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| (g) to appoint a secretary and such other officers and servants as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its functions. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts