Section 7, The Polytechnics Act, 2001

(1) The object for which the Council is established is to administer the polytechnic institution as a teaching, learning and research institution. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), it shall be the responsibility of the Council to— (a) provide instruction in such branches of learning as it may think fit and make provision for research and for advancement and documentation of knowledge; (b) grant diplomas and certificates through the National Council of Technical, Vocational and other Academic Awards; 18 No. 9 Polytechnics Act 2001 (c) preserve academic freedom and prevent discrimination in teaching and research, in the admission of students and the appointment of staff; (d) preserve, enrich and contribute to the development of the cultural heritage, economy and welfare of the Republic of Sierra Leone in particular and humanity in general, holding out the benefits to all persons without discrimination; (e) establish principal lectureship, senior lectureship and any other such posts as it may approve; (f) establish administrative offices and posts as may be required by the polytechnic institution and appoint persons thereto; (g) co-operate with other polytechnic institutions or educational authorities on such matters and for such purposes as may be determined from time to time by the Council; (h) admit students for courses of study in the polytechnic institution; (i) provide for the printing and publication of research and other works which may be used by the students for courses of study in the polytechnic institution; and (j) act as trustee of any property, endowment or gift for the purposes of education or research or otherwise in the furtherance of the work or welfare of the polytechnic institution and invest any funds representing the same in accordance with the of this Act. [Margin: Council to appoint Committees.]