(1)  The functions of the Council are as follows:

(a) to advise the Minister on the administration of this Act, including on matters referred to it by the Minister;

(b) to provide a forum for consultation on policy issues of State significance that are related to this Act;

(c) to maintain an overview of the relevance of the Director’s role and achievements relative to public expectations;

(d) to promote understanding and acceptance of the Director’s role and associated programs;

(e) to encourage, and act as a focal point for, community support for projects carried out and services provided under this Act;

(f) to review management plans.

(2)  Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) , where the Minister refers to the Council any matter related to the administration of this Act, the Council is to consider that matter and report on it to the Minister with such recommendations as it may consider appropriate in the circumstances as soon as practicable.