Section 6: Powers of Open University

6. Powers of Open University The Open University shall have such powers as are necessary to attain its objects and discharge its functions most effectively and may, in particular— (a) receive donations and gifts, contract loans, and lease, acquire, hold, maintain and dispose of any property, movable or immovable, including trust and Government property; (b) demand and receive such fees and charges as may be charged for courses of study, research and practical training and for admission to the examinations for degrees, diplomas and other academic qualifications; (c) co-operate with other universities and institutions of higher learning, professional bodies and organisations, both locally and from overseas, for such purposes as it considers necessary, including credit transfers and the award of joint degrees; (d) subject to the Public Procurement Act, enter into such contract or other arrangement as may be necessary; (e) subject to any other enactment, establish such broadcasting facility as may be required to enable the Open University to perform its functions; (f) appoint, on contract or otherwise, visiting professors, consultants, fellows, scholars, artists, course writers and other persons from within and outside Mauritius who may contribute to the advancement of the objects of the Open University; (g) do such other act as may be necessary for attaining any of its objects and carrying out its functions.