10   Powers of GRNSW

(1)  GRNSW has power to do all things that may be necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the exercise of its functions.

(2)  Without limiting subsection (1), GRNSW has power to do the following:

(a)  investigate and report on proposals for the construction of new racecourses and inspect new racecourses or alterations or renovations to existing racecourses,

(b)  supervise the activities of greyhound racing clubs, persons registered by GRNSW and all other persons engaged in or associated with greyhound racing,

(c)  inquire into and deal with any matter relating to greyhound racing and to refer any such matter to stewards or others for investigation and report and, without limiting the generality of this power, to inquire at any time into the running of any greyhound on any course or courses, whether or not a report concerning the matter has been made or decision arrived at by any stewards,

(d)  direct and supervise the dissolution of a greyhound racing club that ceases to be registered by GRNSW,

(e)  appoint an administrator to conduct the affairs of a greyhound racing club,

(f)  disqualify a greyhound from participating in a race,

(g)  exclude from participating in a race a greyhound not registered under the rules,

(h)  prohibit a person from attending or taking part in a greyhound racing meeting,

(i)  impose a penalty on a person registered by it or on an owner of a greyhound for a contravention of the rules,

(j)  consult, join, affiliate and maintain liaison with other associations or bodies, whether in the State or elsewhere, concerned with the breeding or racing of greyhounds,

(k)  enter into contracts,

(l)  acquire, hold, take or lease and dispose of real and personal property whether in its own right or as trustee,

(m)  borrow money,

(n)  order an audit of the books and accounts of a greyhound racing club by an auditor who is a registered company auditor nominated by GRNSW,

(o)  scrutinise the constitutions of greyhound racing clubs to ensure they conform to any applicable Act and the rules and that they clearly and concisely express the needs and desires of the clubs concerned and of greyhound racing generally,

(p)  publish material, including periodical publications, to inform the public about matters relating to greyhound racing, whether in the State or elsewhere,

(q)  undertake research and investigation into all aspects of the breeding of greyhounds and of greyhound racing generally,

(r)  take such steps and do such acts and things as are incidental or conducive to the exercise of its powers and the performance of its functions.

(3)  Nothing in this Act confers on GRNSW power to conduct greyhound racing meetings on its own behalf.