30. The institute may not, without the authorization of the Minister,(1) acquire, construct or dispose of immovable property;
(2) acquire material and equipment the cost of which exceeds the amount determined by the Minister;
(3) accept gifts, bequests, subsidies or other contributions to which charges or conditions are attached that occasion expenditures exceeding the amount determined by the Minister;
(4) contract loans or make financial commitments in an amount exceeding the amount determined by the Minister or in the cases determined by the Minister;
(5) grant loans or make gifts.
The Minister’s powers of authorization under this section may be delegated to the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services.