Education and Training Reform Act 2006

The Board has power to do everything that is necessary or convenient for it to do for or in connection with the performance of its functions including any function delegated to it.

In addition to the powers set out in subsection (1) the Board may—

be a member of a company, association, trust or partnership; and

form or participate in the formation of a company, association, trust or partnership; and

enter into a joint venture with any other person or persons; and

apply for, obtain and hold, whether on its own behalf or jointly with any other person, any intellectual property rights; and

assign or grant licences in respect of those intellectual property rights, with or without charge; and

enter into agreements and arrangements for the commercial exploitation of intellectual property rights; and

charge fees for adult, community and further education services provided by the Board.