Act 2 Southern Sudan Research Council Act 2007 (4) Membership of the Governing Council may not exceed nineteen members. 10. Functions of the Governing Council. The Governing Council shall oversee the affairs of the Council in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and shall have the following functions— (a) Develop and formulate the policies and decisions of the Council. (b) Prepare and present the budget of the Council for passing and subsequent submission of the same to the relevant authorities for approval. (c) Submit progress reports to the President of the Government of Southern Sudan. (d) Exercise such powers, functions and carry out any other duty as shall further the interests of the Council. (e) Determine appointments and remunerations of the Secretariat. 11. The Functions of the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall, inter alia, have the following functions— (a) chair the meetings of the Governing Council and its General Meetings; (b) promote the Council and its activities regionally and internationally; (c) initiate such creative, innovative and visionary plans as shall further the work of the Council; 10