(1) The Unit shall be responsible for the general administration of the Citizenship by Investment Programme.
(2) The Unit shall consider and advise upon all matters which may from time to time be referred to it by the Board and shall furnish to the Board information it may reasonably require relating to the administration of the Citizenship by Investment Programme.
(3) The Unit shall —
(a) process all applications for the Citizenship by Investment Programme;
(b) recommend suitably qualified applicants for citizenship to the Board;
(c) make recommendations to the Board on the development of the Citizenship by Investment Programme;
(d) advise the Board on any matter within its knowledge or on which the Board may seek its advice, including advice in relation to the terms and conditions on which citizenship by investment may be granted;
(e) undertake, sponsor or assist in research relating to citizenship by investment which may be subject to control or regulation under this Act;
(f) collect fees;
(g) implement and provide technical advice and guidance on citizenship by investment in Saint Lucia;
(h) utilize best practices in administering the Citizenship by Investment Programme;
(i) carry out any other function specified in this Act.