(1)  In addition to the functions conferred on it by any other provisions of this Act or any other Act, the Commission has the following functions:

(a) to advise the Minister on matters relating to elections;

(b) to consider and report to the Minister on matters referred to it by the Minister;

(c) to promote public awareness of electoral and parliamentary topics by means of educational and information programs and by other means;

(d) to provide information and advice on electoral issues to the Parliament, the Government, Government departments and State authorities, within the meaning of the State Service Act 2000 ;

(e) to publish material on matters relating to its functions;

(f) to investigate and prosecute illegal practices under this Act.

(2)  The Commission may do all things necessary or convenient to be done, including employing persons, for or in connection with or incidental to the performance of its functions.

(3)  Without limiting subsection (2) and in addition to any power conferred on the Commission by any other provision of this Act or any other Act, the Commission, in addition to conducting Assembly elections or Council elections, may conduct ballots or elections for a person or organisation and may charge fees for that service.