Act 2 Southern Sudan Research Council Act 2007 (a) collect and disseminate information on all matters and exchange such information with other bodies having similar objectives; (b) bring together in research conference representatives of public, private and voluntary or civil society institutions, regional or international organisations and individuals; (c) cause to be written and printed or otherwise legally reproduced and circulated, such papers, conference proceedings, books, periodicals, magazines, pamphlets, leaflets, documents, films or recorded tapes (audio, visual, the internet or electronic networks) as shall further the said objectives; (d) researchers and employees of the Council may access and obtain such data as shall be required or incidental to their work from any public, private or voluntary institutions in Southern Sudan such institutions shall comply and assist in that process; (e) establish where necessary sub-offices; (f) raise, give, accept or reject donations, subscriptions and any gift of money, property or other assets; (g) arrange and provide for the holding of exhibitions, meetings, workshops, lectures, seminars, educational and training courses or programmes; (h) employ and pay any person or persons to supervise, organise and carry out the work of the Council; and (i) udertake all such other activities that are consistent with the laws of Southern Sudan. 8