The Authority has the functions transferred to it by or under this Act or conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act or any other statutory provision.

The functions exercisable immediately before the transfer date by education and library boards under any statutory provision are on that date transferred to the Authority.

It is the duty of the Authority (so far as its powers extend) to encourage, facilitate and promote shared education.

It is the duty of the Authority (so far as its powers extend) to encourage, facilitate and promote the community use of premises of grant-aided schools.