The Administrator of every Authority shall, subject to the regulations made by the Authority in this behalf, have the following powers namely:- (1) to appoint , in accordance with rules and regulations of the Authority, suitable persons to the posts created by the Authority.
(2) to create temporary posts the maximum pay of which does not exceed Rs.800p.m. for a period not exceeding one year and to appoint suitable persons against such post. Creation of every such post shall be brought to the notice of the Authority. If the Authority fails to approve the creation of the post within six months of such creation it shall stand terminated;
(3) to transfer the officers and employees of the Authority, except those appointed to the Authority by the State Government under subsection (1) of Section II;
(4) to take disciplinary action against the officers and employees of the Authority;
(5) to sanction leave to the officers and employees of the Authority.
Regarding the powers of sanctioning leave the provisions of Karnataka Civil Services Rules shall mutatis mutandis apply.
(6) to sanction loans and advances to employees. The provisions of the Karnataka Financial Code, 1958 shall mutatis mutandis apply for such sanction;
(7) to purchase stationery and office equipment to the authority within the budget allotments made by the Authority for that purpose;
(8) to enter into and execute agreements for and on behalf of the Authority;
(9) to authorise payments in respect of the works executed on behalf of the Authority
(10) to call for and accept tenders for sanctioned works up to a maximum limit of Rs.5,00,000 in each case
(11) to accept tenders for works which are up to fifteen per cent in excess of the sanctioned estimate;
(12) to do such other acts and functions as may be authorised by the Authority under the Act.