S.L. 595.30 Art. 7Powers and functions of the National Agency. 

(1) The powers and functions of the National Agency shall be to:

(a) process payments to and fund third parties when necessary and in relation to the Agency’s activities; (ESTABLISHMENT)

(b) enter into agreement, or make any arrangement in connection with the Agency’s business, with any government department or other authority, corporation, company or person;

(c) employ personnel according to need on terms, conditions and remuneration as approved by the Permanent Secretary and assume responsibility for the employment, deployment, supervision and discipline of public officers assigned to the National Agency by the public authorities responsible for Government employees;

(d) accept and receive funds from Governments, the European Commission, international organizations, foundations, commercial entities, banks, individuals or any other source:

Provided that in the case of national funds co-funding the operations of the National Agency, the Minister responsible for European Funds shall consult in writing with the National Authority before any negotiations on the allocation and inform the National Authority each time tranches are transferred to the National Agency;

(e) do all such other things which are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above functions or of any of them.

(2) Funding from the European Union for the various educational programmes will be provided under specific financial agreements and may only be used for the specific purpose listed in the various agreements with the European Commission.

(3) The National Agency may carry out projects or activities for the benefit of the network of National Agencies or in support of a Community policy.

(4) The National Agency may be entrusted by the Minister, in consultation with the National Authority, with other European Commission initiatives and measures.