Cap. 521 Art. 6Powers of the competent authority. Cap. 595. Cap. 601.

(1) In carrying out its functions under article 5, the competent authority shall, in respect of sustainable development, be empowered to:

(a) set recommendations to be achieved at a national, local, sectoral, entity or any other level deemed appropriate;

(b) initiate, promote, sponsor and encourage projects, studies, research, training, awareness initiatives and any other activities which exemplify sustainable development practices;

(c) make recommendations to the Minister on matters related to sustainable development for adoption by Government;

(d) request information from the public administration;

(e) establish and direct subcommittees to undertake various tasks;

(f) make its own rules of procedure, including procedures of subcommittees; and

(g) propose directives to the Principal Permanent Secretary in terms of the Public Administration Act and, or measures related, amongst others, but not solely, to public procurement and sustainable production and consumption patterns to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry responsible for Finance in terms of the Public Finance Management Act.

(2) Without prejudice to any of its responsibilities, the competent authority shall have the power to delegate to any department, agency or entity any one or more functions listed in article 5 or any of the powers listed in sub-article (1). Any delegation made in pursuance of this sub-article shall be in writing and shall be published in the Gazette.