Section 5Part 0 —
Powers
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The Cayman Islands Red Cross shall have the following powers which may be exercised only in furtherance or promotion of its objects -
to act as an autonomous auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field, with a special role in enhancing respect for humanitarian values and human dignity;
to disseminate knowledge of the Fundamental Principles and of International Humanitarian Law through publications, education programmes and in other ways;
to co-operate with the Government of the Islands to ensure respect for International Humanitarian Law and to protect the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal emblems;
to enter into and perform its obligations under the Establishment Agreement;
to publish in, or distribute information to, any media;
to co-operate with other bodies;
to support and administer other charities within the Islands;
to establish other charities, but only with the prior written approval of the Society;
to raise funds by any legal means which are in conformity with the principles, policies and regulations of the Movement;
to borrow money and give security for loans;
to acquire by purchase or otherwise and hold, sell, dispose of and deal in real property situated within the Islands and in personal property of all kinds wherever situated;
to acquire and hold land on lease for the purposes of the Cayman Islands Red Cross for any lawful period;
to make grants or loans of money;
to set aside funds for special purposes or as reserves against future expenditure;
to deposit or invest funds in any lawful manner;
to insure its property and itself against loss or liability to loss;
to employ paid or unpaid agents, staff or advisers;
to enter into contracts to provide services to or on behalf of other bodies;
to pay the costs of forming the Cayman Islands Red Cross; and
to do anything else within the law which promotes or helps to promote the Objects.