Victorian Consolidated Legislation

World Swimming Championships Act 2004 - SECT 10

Powers of Corporation

10. Powers of Corporation



(1) The Corporation may do anything necessary or convenient for or in
connection with, or incidental to, the performance of its functions.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Corporation may-

   (a)  enter into arrangements to make use of or to manage existing sporting
        facilities, services and activities or to establish sporting
        facilities, and conduct or facilitate services and activities in
        connection with the holding of the Championships;

   (b)  carry out any works necessary for the matters referred to in paragraph
        (a);

   (c)  enter into contracts, agreements, leases and licences;

   (d)  acquire or dispose of real or personal property;

   (e)  employ or engage staff or consultants;

   (f)  utilise the services of volunteers;

   (g)  appoint agents and attorneys and act as agent;

   (h)  control and manage Championships venues and designated access areas
        during the access period and the event period;

        (i)    charge and collect fees for admission to Championships venues
               or events or activities associated with the Championships;

   (j)  undertake promotional or advertising activities, including promoting
        Melbourne and Victoria as tourist destinations;

   (k)  publish or produce material or things relating to the Championships or
        events or activities associated with the Championships;

   (l)  control access and entry to Championships venues or designated access
        areas during the access period and the event period;

   (m)  with the approval of the Minister, after consultation with the
        Treasurer, form, or participate in the formation of, a body corporate,
        association, partnership, trust or other body or enter into a joint
        venture with another person or other persons.