(a) the negotiation and granting of licences in written agreement with the owners of copyright for: (i) the adaptation of works, performances and sound recordings, (ii) the insertion of works, performances or sound recordings in other scopes, (iii) the use of works for publicity purposes; (b) setting rates for royalties in accordance with acceptable international standards; and (c) the collection and distribution of royalties to appropriate owners of copyright. (3) The Copyright Society shall(a) represent the owners of the copyright in the various categories of works protected under this Act; and (b) put in place rules and regulations, approved by the Copyright Office, which contain such provisions as are necessary to ensure the protection of the interests of its members. 36B. Duties of Copyright Society (1) The Copyright Society shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, submit, to the Copyright Office(a) a report of its operations and performance during the year in question; (b) a copy of its audited financial statements in respect of that year; and (c) a copy of such other reports as may be requested by the Copyright Office. (2) The Copyright Society shall distribute royalties on an equitable basis, approved by the Copyright Office, to its members. 37. Regulations (1) The Minister may make regulations providing for any matter which under this Act is to be prescribed or for the better carrying out of the purposes and provisions of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the subsection (1), the Minister may make Regulations to(a) establish, constitute and provide the functions of a Copyright Council to administer the Act and to regulate the rights protected under the Act; (b) provide for the setting up of a Copyright Society and such other body of persons necessary to promote the rights protected under the Act. 38. Repeal of Cap 68:01 The Copyright Act is hereby repealed. 39. Savings (1) Nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of any rule relating to breaches of trust or confidence. (2) Nothing in this Act shall affect the right of the State or of any person deriving title from the State to sell, use or otherwise deal with articles forfeited under the laws relating to customs or excise, including any article forfeited by virtue of this Act or the repealed Act. Copyright Government of Botswana