Section 13: The powers of the Council shall be—

(a) to grant awards and certificates of merit to persons for outstanding contribution in the furtherance of the objects of the Council; (b) to prescribe an appropriate registration fee to different categories of exporters on a reasonable classification; (c) to acquire property and construct buildings to achieve the objects of the Council; (d) to invest the surplus funds to generate income; and (e) to do all such things as are necessary for or incidental or conducive to the attainment of the functions of the Council or necessary for or incidental to the performance of the Council or which are calculated directly or indirectly to increase export of goods in Sierra Leone. [Margin: Power to call for any information or exporters.]