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(1) The Board shall have oversight responsibility for the attainment of the object of the Fund, the making of operational policy and such other functions conferred upon it by any other provision of this Act.

(2)  For the purpose of subsection (1), the Board shall 

(a) pursue appropriate policies to achieve the object of the Fund;

(b) ensure the collection of moneys lawfully due the Fund;

(c) ensure accountability of the Fund by defining appropriate procedures of the Fund;

(d) define and ensure compliance with criteria for the disbursement of funds;

(e) approve the disbursement of moneys from the Fund;

(f)  establish the criteria for the investment of funds;

(g) organize fund-raising activities to raise moneys for the fund; and

(h)  perform any other functions assigned to it under this Act or incidental to the achievement of the objects of the Fund.

(3)  The Board may engage the services of experts and consultants as determined by the

Board.