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Establishment of National Arts Council
3. A body called the National Arts Council is established, which is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and is by that name capable of —(a) suing and being sued; (b) acquiring, owning, holding, developing and disposing of property, both movable and immovable; and (c) doing and suffering all such acts or things as bodies corporate may lawfully do or suffer.
Constitution of Council
4.—(1) The Council consists of not less than 11 but not more than 27 members.[2/2020] (2) The First Schedule applies to the Council, its members and proceedings. —(1) The Council consists of not less than 11 but not more than 27 members.[2/2020] (2) The First Schedule applies to the Council, its members and proceedings.
Functions of Council
5. The functions of the Council are —(a) to promote excellence in the arts; (b) to promote conditions conducive to the advancement of artistic activities in Singapore; (c) to promote the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts; (d) to support and assist in the establishment and development of arts organisations; (e) to encourage the support of the arts by any persons, bodies or organisations; (f) to organise and promote artistic activities in Singapore; (g) to provide, and encourage the provision of, opportunities for persons to practise the arts and to receive training in the arts and arts administration; (h) to promote incentives for, and recognition of, achievement in the practice of the arts; (i) to establish and maintain arts facilities including performing arts centres, galleries, theatres, concert halls and rehearsal facilities, and other facilities and conveniences connected with such arts facilities; (j) to promote the arts of Singapore overseas through artistic exchange and other activities; and (k) to advise the Government, either of its own motion or upon request made to it by the Minister, on matters connected with the promotion of the arts or otherwise related to the performance of its functions.
Powers of Council
6.—(1) The Council may do all things that are necessary for or incidental to the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Council may, for the purpose referred to in that subsection —(a) appoint advisory committees consisting of persons, local or foreign, who have made significant contributions to the arts, to advise the Council on matters relating to the arts; (b) appoint committees consisting of persons who may or may not be members of the Council and delegate to such committees such of its functions as the Council may determine; (c) raise funds by all lawful means and receive gifts and donations, whether on trust or otherwise; (d) extend grants, contributions, loans or scholarships to any person or organisation connected with the arts, subject to such conditions as the Council thinks fit; (e) enter into contracts and establish trusts; (f) enter into joint ventures with any person or organisation, or form or participate in the formation of an incorporated company or companies; (g) provide or undertake publicity in any form; and (h) charge fees, commissions or rent for any goods, services or facilities provided by the Council.
Patrons of Council
7. The Council may appoint —(a) a patron-in-chief of the Council; and (b) other patrons of the Council, not exceeding such number as the Minister may determine.
Directions by Minister
9.—(1) The Minister may give to the Council any direction under section 5 of the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018.[5/2018] (2) The Council must give the Minister such information with regard to its property and activities as the Minister may require.
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