6. Powers and Functions of the Member- Secretary. -The powers and functions of the Member-Secretary, inter alia, shall be-
(a) To work out modalities of the Legal Services Schemes and Programmes approved by the Central Authority and ensure their effective monitoring and implementation throughout the country;
(b) To exercise the powers in respect of administrative, finance and budget matters as that of the Head of the Department in a Central Government;
(c) To manage the properties, records and funds of the Central Authority;
(d) To maintain true and proper accounts of the Central Authority including checking and auditing in respect thereof periodically;
(e) To prepare Annual Income and Expenditure Accounts and Balance Sheet of the Central Authority;
(f) To liaise with the Social Action Groups and the State Legal Services Authorities;
(g) To maintain up-to-date and complete statistical information, including progress made in the implementation of various Legal Services Programmes from time to time;
(h) To process project proposals for financial assistance and issue Utilisation Certificates thereof,
(i) To convene Meetings/Seminars and Workshops connected with Legal Services Programmes and preparation of Reports and follow-up action thereon;
(j) To produce video/ documentary films, publicity material, literature and publications to inform general public about the various aspects of the Legal Services Programmes; and
(k) To perform such other functions as may be expedient of efficient functioning of the Central Authority.
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