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NECTA Roles

To formulate examinations policy in accordance with the principles of education for self-reliance and the education and training policy
To assume responsibility for examinations within the United Republic of Tanzania and to make provision for places and centres of examinations
To receive from other persons or bodies of persons reports or other material affecting examinations policy and from time to time to consider and review examinations policy as circumstances may require
To co-operate with other persons or bodies of persons in the orderly development of an examination system in the United Republic of Tanzania
To conduct examinations for, and to grant, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the council
To act as the body which shall facilitate, administer and supervise foreign examinations in Tanzania.

To monitor the use of the properties of the Council both movable and immovable
To monitor the funds and other assets of the Council
To signify the acts of the Council by use of the common seal
Subject to the provisions of this Act, to appoint such officers of the Council as it may be deemed necessary
To review regulations related to examinations
To consider and approve subjects suitable for examinations
To appoint panels or boards of examiners
To enter into arrangements, whether reciprocal or otherwise, with other persons or organizations within or outside the United Republic, for the recognition of awards granted in respect of examinations falling within their respective responsibilities