Cap. 350 Art. 25Payments by Authority.

(1) The revenue of the Authority may be applied for the payment of -

(a) remuneration, allowances, salaries, wages, special contributions, gratuities, pensions, and working expenses; and

(b) all other expenses which the Authority may properly incur in connection with the performance of its functions under this Act.

(2) No expenditure shall be made or incurred by the Authority that is not covered by its revenue, except as may be necessary for the fulfilment of its functions under article 119(1) of the Constitution.

(3) Any excess of the revenue of the Authority for any financial year over the total sums properly chargeable by the Authority to the revenue account for that year shall be applied by the Authority, due regard being had to the desirability of applying such moneys for the further improvement and extension of broadcasting services in Malta, in such manner as the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, and with the Authority, may direct.

(4) Any direction given under the last preceding sub-article may require the whole or any part of any such excess as aforesaid to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.