Section 6: Functions and powers of Board

6. Functions and powers of Board The Board may do all such things as appear requisite and advantageous for the furtherance of the objects of the Fund and in particular shall— (a) identify sites, monuments, structures, intangible heritage or such other objects of cultural significance to be designated as national heritage; (b) establish and maintain a register of national heritage; (c) regulate and authorise activities pertaining to the exploration, excavation, salvage of national heritage or any object or structure of cultural significance; N17 – 3 [Issue 6] National Heritage Fund Act (d) manage national heritage entrusted to it; (e) make such arrangements as are necessary to enable the public, whether on payment of a fee or free of charge, to view and enjoy a national heritage; (f) produce and publish materials to sensitise the public on the existence of a national heritage; (g) make surveys, prepare maps and plans and collect information in relation to any monument, site or intangible heritage which can be designated as a national heritage; (h) hold meetings, lectures and exhibitions and give advice or other information pertaining to the pursuit of objects of the Fund; (i) undertake or support research into the means of preserving a national heritage; (j) cooperate with any local or public authority or other body concerned in the objects of the Fund; (k) work in collaboration with the international community to trace and recover any national heritage which may be outside the territory of Mauritius or to restore foreign heritage or jointly manage shared heritage; (l) provide guidance to owners of national heritage for restoration and management of the national heritage; (m) where appropriate, lease or entrust the management of a national heritage, vested in the Board, to any person on such terms as the Minister may approve; (n) have access to and control of any heritage site for the purpose of exercising its functions and powers under this Act; (o) take such measures as may be necessary to maintain, protect and promote a national heritage and to attain the objects of the Fund; (p) raise funds by subscriptions, donations, grants, gifts or loans; and (q) advise the Minister generally on all matters pertaining to national heritage. [S. 6 amended by s. 17 (b) of Act 27 of 2012 w.e.f. 22 December 2012; s. 30 (b) of Act 27 of 2013 w.e.f. 22 December 2012.]