13 CAP. 172 Media Development Authority of Singapore 2003 Ed. (u) provide recreational facilities and promote recreational activities for, and activities conducive to, the welfare of officers and employees of the Authority; (v) make provision for gratuities, pensions, allowances or other benefits for officers or employees, or former officers or employees, of the Authority or its predecessors; (w) provide financial grant, aid or assistance to any person for all or any of the purposes of this Act or any other written law; and (x) do anything incidental or necessary to any of its functions, duties or powers under this Act or any other written law. Directions by Minister 13.—(1) The Minister may give such directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the performance of the functions and duties and the exercise of its powers by the Authority. (2) The Authority shall give effect to any direction given under subsection (1). Committees 14.—(1) The Authority may, from time to time, appoint, alter or discharge committees, consisting of one or more persons (whether members or not), and define or vary the terms of reference of those committees. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and to the control of the Authority, each committee appointed under subsection (1) may regulate its procedure in such manner as the committee thinks fit. Delegation of powers 15.—(1) The Authority may, from time to time, in respect of a specified matter or class of matters, delegate, by writing, to any member, officer or committee of the Authority any of its powers under this Act or under any other written law, except — (a) the power of delegation conferred by this section; and (b) the power to make any subsidiary legislation. Informal Consolidation – version in force from 15/1/2010