Section 514C — Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999: Powers

(1) The Director has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of the Director’s functions. (2) The Director’s powers include, but are not limited to, the following powers: (a) to enter into contracts; and (b) to erect buildings and structures and carry on works; and (c) to occupy, use and control any land or building owned or held under lease by the Commonwealth and made available for the purposes of the Director; and (d) to acquire, hold and dispose of real or personal property; and (e) despite section 514D, obtain goods or services on credit from any person by the use of a credit card; and (f) to accept gifts, devises and bequests made to the Director whether on trust or otherwise, and to act as trustee of moneys or other property vested in the Director upon trust. Note: Section 514D sets out limits on the Director’s powers.