Cap. 582 чл. 6Functions of the Authority.

(1) Without prejudice to any other functions, which may be assigned to it by this Act, or by any other law or regulations, the functions of the Authority shall include:

(a) to establish regulatory standards, policies and guidelines for social welfare services and to enforce such standards as may be necessary to ensure a quality level of social welfare services;

(b) to establish criteria for the granting, refusal, suspension or revocation of licences; and

(c) to grant, refuse, suspend or revoke any licence.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, where any function or power of the Authority is performed or exercised through an agent as provided in article 12(2), all judicial actions, acts and proceedings arising from or relating to any matter in respect of which an agent acts for and on behalf of the Authority shall be taken or be made by or against such agent in the name of the Authority.