(b) with the approval of the Minister and subject to the Finance and
Audit Act, to borrow money whether by way of loan, overdraft or
otherwise, on the security of its assets;
(c) with the approval of the Minister to accept and administer any
trust or donation;
(d) to determine minimum rates of royalties to be levied in respect of
uses to be made of works registered by it;
(e) to levy fees upon registering works and associations;
(f) to perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the
Minister; and
(g) generally, to do and perform all such acts or things as it may
deem necesary or expedient to achieve the objects of this Act.
Funds of the Society
44. The funds of the Society shall consist of:
(a) such sums as may be appropriated by Parliament for the
purposes of the Society;
(b) all fees payable under this Act; and
(c) such other moneys and assets as may vest in or accrue to the
Society, whether in course of its functions or otherwise.
Accounts and audit
45. (1) The Society shall:
(a) keep proper accounts and other records relating thereto in
respect of its funds and shall in every respect comply with the
provisions of the Finance and Audit Act;
(b) furnish to the Minister annually, or as often as the Minister may
direct, accounts in respect of finances and property, including an
estimate of income and expenditure for the following financial year.
(2) The accounts of the Society shall be examined and audited annually by
auditors appointed by the Society and approved by the Minister.
(3) The financial year of the Society shall be a period of twelve months
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