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subject to subsection 12(4), determine the number and grades of posts of the officers and servants required by the

Institute;

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and Development Board

determine the priority of the research activities of the

Institute and approve the annual programmes of research and the estimates of expenditure necessary for carrying out the activities and administration of the Institute;

ensure that the approved programmes are duly carried out and that the expenditure incurred is in accordance with the estimates of expenditure; and

have such other powers as may be necessary for the management of the Institute.